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The First At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Wand Is Now Available. This Is How It Works and Who Can Use It

What does the Teal Wand test for? Does it replace a Pap smear? We got these questions answered and more. Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor ...
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First at-home test for HPV, the most common cause of cervical cancer, gains FDA approval

The first at-home screening kit for human papillomavirus, the leading cause of cervical cancer in the U.S., has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The prescription device from ...
Everyday Health

FDA Approves First At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Device

The FDA approved the sponge-like Teal Wand as the first cervical cancer screening device for home use, its developer says. Patients will need a prescription for the Teal Wand. People can collect their ...
Time

Teal Wand

In May, the Teal Wand became the first at-home screening test for cervical cancer to be FDA-approved, and Teal Health began shipping kits across California in August. Users can place an order online, ...
The New York Times

The Best Pregnancy Test

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Amanda B. Keener After new ...
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The First At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Wand Is Now Available. This Is How It Works and Who Can Use It

If you've ever had a Pap smear, you know how uncomfortable a cervical cancer screening can be, especially from inside a cold, clinical doctor's office. Cervical cancer is highly preventable with ...