Cervical cancer in women under 25 years of age in Queensland, Australia: To what extent is the diagnosis made by screening cytology?

Edwina L MorganKaren SandayAlison BuddIan G HammondJames L Nicklin

Published in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2017)

Consistent with the world literature, there is a very low incidence of cervical cancer in women under 25 years of age, irrespective of the age of commencement of screening, or the screening interval. Our study lends some support to the proposed commencement age of 25 years in the new NCSP.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
risk factors
pregnancy outcomes
high grade
pregnant women
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle