# Cervical cancer risk assessment: what it checks and what you get

_My Wellness Health's cervical cancer risk assessment asks about 38 questions on HPV vaccination and results, HIV status, sexual and pregnancy history..._

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Author: My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by: the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026

Last updated: 7 Oct 2026 · Published by My Wellness Health — Preventive Healthcare & Care Navigation

> My Wellness Health's cervical cancer risk assessment asks about 38 questions on HPV vaccination and results, HIV status, sexual and pregnancy history and past screening, then tells you which test is due: an HPV test, VIA or a Pap smear.

**Questions in the assessment:** About 38
_Risk factors and 12 warning signs._

**Cervical cancer risk assessment at a glance**

| Who it is for | What you get | Price | Next step |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Women 18 and over | A colour-coded risk result, your next cervical screening date, and guidance on HPV vaccination and testing | KES 300 for all five cancer assessments (Basic package) | An HPV test, VIA or Pap smear, booked by your care navigator |

## Cervical cancer risk assessment: common questions

**Q: What does it ask about?**

A: Whether you have had a hysterectomy, HIV status and immune health, HPV vaccination and HPV test results, past treatment of abnormal cells, sexual history, past STIs, pregnancies, contraceptive pill use, smoking and your screening history.

**Q: Which warning signs does it check?**

A: Twelve, including bleeding after sex, between periods or after menopause, unusual discharge, pelvic or back pain and pain during sex. Any of them brings up a red alert for prompt review.

**Q: Which test will it recommend?**

A: An HPV test every 5 years is preferred from age 25; VIA or a Pap smear every 3 years where HPV testing is not available; and yearly checks for women living with HIV.

**Q: Can I test at home?**

A: The assessment can point you to a self-collect HPV kit where one is offered, alongside clinic-based screening.

**Q: What does it cost?**

A: KES 300 covers all five cancer risk assessments. Assessment and package fees do not include tests, scans or consultations at the facility, which you pay there by cash, card, mobile money or insurance.

This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.

## Sources

- [My Wellness Health](https://www.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/)
- [Ministry of Health Kenya, National Cancer Screening and Early Diagnosis Guidelines](https://www.iccp-portal.org/resources/national-cancer-screening-and-early-diagnosis-guidelines)

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