# Women with fatty liver urged not to skip cervical cancer screening 2026-08-17T12:31:42+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Doctors are advising women diagnosed with fatty liver disease to prioritise cervical cancer screening as part of their routine healthcare. Fatty liver, now often called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is increasingly seen in women due to rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. While fatty liver itself is not a direct cause of cervical cancer, experts warn that women focused on managing metabolic problems may neglect gynaecological check-ups. Dr Neha Jain, Senior Consultant at Fortis LaFemme, said fatty liver should be a reminder to assess overall metabolic and preventive health, and that cervical cancer screening should remain a routine part of care. Cervical cancer is largely preventable when precancerous changes are detected early through Pap smears or HPV tests. Screening recommendations vary by age: women aged 21, 29 may need a Pap smear at regular intervals, while those 30, 65 may require HPV testing or a combined test. Women who have missed screenings or have risk factors such as abnormal Pap results, HPV infection, or weakened immunity should consult a gynaecologist. Lifestyle changes including weight management, exercise, a balanced diet, and HPV vaccination can also support overall health. The key message is that metabolic and gynaecological care should go hand in hand. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: cervical cancer, Dr Neha Jain, fatty liver, Fortis LaFemme, HPV Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/women-with-fatty-liver-urged-not-to-skip-cervical-cancer-screening/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/women-with-fatty-liver-urged-not-to-skip-cervical-cancer-screening/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/