Menstrual pads containing nanotechnology aim to provide Pap-smear-free cervical cancer screening

Menstrual pads containing nanotechnology aim to provide Pap-smear-free cervical cancer screening

Menstrual pads containing nanotechnology aim to provide Pap-smear-free cervical cancer screening Science proves that regular cervical cancer screenings lead to early detection and have reduced rates of cervical cancer over the past 50 years.  But the percentage of women overdue for their screenings has increased over the past five years, with one in four women in the United States behind on their cervical cancer screenings. This is partially the result of a lack of accessible health care or public health knowledge, but another factor is the discomfort that comes with these screenings.  Right now, the standard way to be screened for cervical cancer is through a Pap smear, which uses a tool called a speculum to widen the cervix and swab the patient to collect a sample of cells. It is widely known to be vulnerable and uncomfortable, but for some, it can cause pain and even trauma, especially for patients who have histories of sexual abuse. A new at-home, self-testing option — the Teal Wand — …