I almost missed a life-changing HPV diagnosis - but new cervical screenings could help thousands of women like me

When a surprising HPV diagnosis caused serious abnormal changes to my cervix's cells, I was left with no answers and months of crippling anxiety. A new study trialling early detection of the common virus via menstrual blood in sanitary pads showed potential for smear tests to be done much less invasively. HELLO! spoke to Lorraine's Dr Hilary Jones to find out more

I almost missed a life-changing HPV diagnosis - but new cervical screenings could help thousands of women like me
When a surprising HPV diagnosis caused serious abnormal changes to my cervix's cells, I was left with no answers and months of crippling anxiety. A new study trialling early detection of the common virus via menstrual blood in sanitary pads showed potential for smear tests to be done much less invasively. HELLO! spoke to Lorraine's Dr Hilary Jones to find out more