During a Pap smear the most uncomfortable part will be when the doctor inserts a speculum into your vagina. However, the pain should be minimal and brief. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images A Pap smear is a ...

Maybe you had a bad experience with your last Pap smear and you’re wary of going back to the ob-gyn. Or maybe you’ve never had one before and are scared to make the appointment. It’s understandable to ...

DALEVILLE, Va. – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. 10 News is working for you to share information about prevention and screening. Cervical cancer is a disease in which cancer cells arise in ...

Although you can get a Pap smear during your menstrual period, some doctors may prefer you do not. A heavy flow may alter your exam results. If in doubt, it’s better to ask your OB-GYN, but try not to ...

New Delhi: Preventive screening is extremely important for early detection and management of potential health issues before they become severe. Among these, the Pap smear stands out as a life-saving ...

If you can’t remember when you had your last pap smear, there’s a chance you might be due for another. So how often should you get a pap smear, exactly? We asked Dr. Margo Harrison, MD, OBGYN and Head ...

A Pap smear or Pap test involves a doctor taking a small sample of cells from a person’s cervix using a brush or spatula-like instrument to look for changes in the cervix’s cells. Share on Pinterest ...

The Pap smear is an unfortunate combination of discomfort and necessity. But soon, it might get a little easier. The medical procedure involves collecting cells from the vaginal wall to test them for ...

There are steps someone can take to help reduce the risk of cervical cancer. However, it may not be possible to prevent the condition. The main cause of cervical cancer is long-lasting human ...

Short of shopping for a bikini after the holidays, getting a Pap smear has to be one of the most dreaded parts of a woman’s life. Now, a new device — which was recently approved by the FDA — promises ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The present study evaluates whether speculoscopy, a magnified chemiluminescence examination, combined with Pap smear can improve the detection ...

A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is a screening procedure for cervical cancer. It tests for the presence of precancerous or cancerous cells on your cervix. The cervix is the opening of the uterus.