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The research exploring why some autistic women are not going for smears

The research exploring why some autistic women are not going for smears
BBC News Monday 29 June 2026, 05:05 UTC 1 min read
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Autistic women say smear tests can leave them feeling distressed and dismissed, with some avoiding them altogether.

Autistic women say smear tests can leave them feeling distressed and dismissed, with some avoiding them altogether.
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