# @wmchealth on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUD1xPyFDjx
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/54751406-wmchealth-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-01-28T15:50:39.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Westchester Medical Center Health Network (@wmchealth) — https://gondola.cc/wmchealth

## Caption

The Cervical Health Myths That Keep Women from Getting Screened:

🚫 Myth 1: “I’m too young to need a Pap test.” 
✅ Fact: Screening guidelines suggest beginning screening at age 21, regardless of sexual activity or symptoms. 

🚫Myth 2: “I feel fine, so I don’t need screening.” 
✅Fact: Cervical cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages. 

🚫Myth 3: “The HPV vaccine covers everything.” 
✅Fact: The vaccine offers powerful protection, but not complete coverage. 

🚫Myth 4: “I don’t need screening after menopause.” 
✅Fact: Screenings continue through age 65 for most women. 

💬 Let’s break the myths together. Share this post or tag someone who might need this reminder.

For more info, see the link in our bio!

#cervicalcancerawarenessmonth #cervicalcancer #womenshealth #healthtips

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healthtips, cervicalcancer, cervicalcancerawarenessmonth, womenshealth

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