Is embarrassment putting your life at risk?
Many Irish women are failing to get smear tests due to body insecurities and a fear of awkwardness, with Cavan and Monaghan having one of the lowest uptakes of free tests in the country.
The Pearl of Wisdom campaign has just launched and will run in conjunction with European Cervical Cancer prevention week which commences this week.
The aim of the Pearl of Wisdom campaign is to raise awareness among women aged 25 to 60 about the importance of regular cervical screening in preventing cervical cancer.
Speaking on The Wider View programme to Caroline Gauley, Aisling who's a spokesperson for the campaign, shares her personal experience:
Medical director with the campaign Dr Caitríona Henchion says that women need to be more open about the test.
