I was around 11 when my mum first asked if I had started my period. To be honest, I didn't even know what a period was. Once she explained it, I expected to start my period like the other girls in the near future. But my period never came.
A smear test, also known as a cervical screening test, is a procedure that checks for abnormal cells in the cervix (the lower part of the womb) that could develop into cervical cancer. It’s a vital preventive measure for women’s health.