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Cervical screening test

Pap smears have been replaced by a new cervical screening test to detect human papillomavirus (HPV), helping protect women from cervical cancer.

Screening tests for STIs

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) won't always cause symptoms. If you're sexually active, your doctor might recommend regular STI screening tests.

How to feel calmer when having a cervical screening test

The cervical screening test only takes a few minutes every 5 years, but you may still feel unnerved. Here are ways to feel comfortable at your next test.

Bowel cancer screening

Bowel cancer screening is important for early detection of bowel cancer. This test can show up signs of cancer before you have symptoms.

Health checks, screenings and tests

Learn about the different health checks, screenings and tests that are available and at what time in your life you should have them.

Breast checks to detect breast cancer

Your risk of developing breast cancer increases with age. Here’s how to recognise symptoms and detect it early.

Diabetes screening tests

You can have diabetes without any symptoms at all. If you are at a high risk of diabetes, ask your doctor for a diabetes screening test.

How the HPV vaccine is eliminating cervical cancer in Australia

Australia could be the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer, thanks to the free HPV immunisation program and new Cervical Screening Test.

Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) may be used as a screening test for cognitive impairment, such as dementia. Learn more about the MMSE here.

Human papillomavirus and HPV vaccine

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus commonly spread through sexual contact which can cause cervical cancer. But vaccination can prevent it.

Manage your health in your 40s

Be aware of the health conditions that affect people in their 40s. Learn how to reduce your risks and manage your health at this stage of life.

Health checks for women

A guide to routine health checks and tests for women, including mammogram, bowel cancer screening, blood pressure and more.

Paying for diagnostic testing

Diagnostic tests, such as pathology tests and imaging scans, can be expensive. Learn more here about the costs and what Medicare covers.

Cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in a woman's cervix. It is one of a few cancers where screening can detect pre-cancerous lesions.

Manage your health in your 70s and older

If you are 70 or older, you should be aware of common health conditions and their signs. Learn some ways to help manage your health as you age.

Manage your health in your 60s

If you are in your 60s, you should be aware of some common health conditions. Find out their symptoms, how to prevent them and stay healthy.

Manage your health in your 50s

Be aware of the health conditions that can affect people in their 50s. Learn how to reduce your risks and manage your health at this stage of life.

Colposcopy

A colposcopy is a minor procedure to examine a your cervix for abnormal cells or growths. It may include a biopsy to examine tissue.

What is a congenital disorder?

Health problems present from birth include any health condition that a baby is born with and are sometimes called birth defects, birth differences or congenital anomalies.

Polyps

A polyp is a growth on an organ in your body. Most polyps are benign but some are or might become malignant. Learn more about the cause and symptoms of polyps as well as prevention tips.

Getting a poo test: who and how often?

Bowel cancer more commonly occurs in older people, while rates of the deadly disease in younger people are going up. But whatever your age, it's important to know the warning signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. Learn more here.

Phenylketonuria

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited problem with breaking down protein. With the right diet, people with PKU can live a normal life. Learn about diagnosis and the PKU diet.

Bowel obstruction

Bowel obstruction can cause serious health problems. If you have a bowel obstruction, you will usually need immediate treatment in hospital.

Routine antenatal tests

During pregnancy, you'll be offered various blood tests and ultrasound scans. Find out what each test can tell you about you and your baby's health.

Blood in stool

Blood in your stool (poo) can indicate a serious problem. Find out more about the causes of blood in your poo and what you should do about it.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the aorta (the main blood vessel in the body). Read about the symptoms and treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Post menopause

Post-menopause begins 12 months after your last period. Learn more about what to expect after menopause and health conditions that become more common.

Mammography

A mammogram is a type of x-ray used to detect breast cancer. Read about having a mammogram, and when screening and diagnostic mammograms are done.

Genital warts

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection that causes bumps on the genital areas. Learn about their treatment and prevention.

Colonoscopy

During a colonoscopy, a tube is inserted into the anus to view the inside of the large bowel to help diagnose or treat some medical conditions.

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Search results for: "Screening tests"

Life stage

Cervical screening test

Screening tests for STIs

How to feel calmer when having a cervical screening test

Bowel cancer screening

Health checks, screenings and tests

Breast checks to detect breast cancer

Diabetes screening tests

How the HPV vaccine is eliminating cervical cancer in Australia

Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

Human papillomavirus and HPV vaccine

Manage your health in your 40s

Health checks for women

Paying for diagnostic testing

Cervical cancer

Manage your health in your 70s and older

Manage your health in your 60s

Manage your health in your 50s

Colposcopy

What is a congenital disorder?

Polyps

Getting a poo test: who and how often?

Phenylketonuria

Bowel obstruction

Routine antenatal tests

Blood in stool

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Post menopause

Mammography

Genital warts

Colonoscopy

Life stage

Cervical screening test

Screening tests for STIs

How to feel calmer when having a cervical screening test

Bowel cancer screening

Health checks, screenings and tests

Breast checks to detect breast cancer

Diabetes screening tests

How the HPV vaccine is eliminating cervical cancer in Australia

Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

Human papillomavirus and HPV vaccine

Manage your health in your 40s

Health checks for women

Paying for diagnostic testing

Cervical cancer

Manage your health in your 70s and older

Manage your health in your 60s

Manage your health in your 50s

Colposcopy

What is a congenital disorder?

Polyps

Getting a poo test: who and how often?

Phenylketonuria

Bowel obstruction

Routine antenatal tests

Blood in stool

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Post menopause

Mammography

Genital warts

Colonoscopy

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