This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Which of the following statements is not true about cervical cancer screening guidelines according to WHO? 
Select and explain. 
A. Pap smear should be repeated yearly in women of reproductive age group, B. HPV test should be done five yearly in women between age of 30 to 49 years, C. Visual inspection with acetic acid is more reliable at older age as it becomes easier to identify the transformation zone with age, D. Pap smear can be repeated less frequently if it comes out negative for 3 consecutive years
A: Pap smear should be repeated yearly in women of reproductive age group
Answer: A: Pap smear should be repeated yearly in women of reproductive age group 
Explanation: Ans: A. Pap smear should be repeated yearly in women of reproductive age group(Ref Harrison 19/e p481, 18/e 1662)WHO cervical cancer screening guidelines:Pap smear repeated 3 yrs once.Tests for cervical cancer screening:2 types - & Pap smear. (Visual inspection with acetic acid):For women with visible transformation zone.Transformation zone - Most precancerous lesions occur.Preferred for younger than 50 females.Since menopause recedes transformation zone into endocervical canal & invisible