Cancer of Female Reproductive Organs (Screening)

To screen for cancer of female reproductive organs, TRICARE covers the following:

Physical Examination

Your provider may perform a pelvic examination in combination with a Pap test for cervical neoplasms and premalignant lesions. 

Pap Tests

TRICARE covers Pap tests to screen for cervical cancer:

• For women ages 21 through 65
• Once every three years

HPV DNA Testing

TRICARE covers HPV DNA testing every five years for women ages 30 through 65.

TRICARE covers HPV self-collection testing methods.

TRICARE also covers co-testing for women ages 30 through 65 every five years. Co-testing is the combination of a Pap test and HPV DNA testing. This can detect both high-risk HPV strains and cervical cell changes.