It’s normal to be a jumble of nerves before getting a Pap smear. A Pap can feel awkward, intimidating, or even emotionally triggering for some. Good doctors know their patients might have these ...

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While the Pap was invented in the 1940s and involves inspecting cervical cells for precancerous or cancerous shifts, in the ...

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Self-administered HPV tests involve inserting a plastic tube — similar to a tampon — into the vagina, then twisting the ...

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 ...

Dr. Oregon McDiarmid Happy New Year! As we start the new year, it is a great opportunity to remember January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. And the most notable cervical health concern is ...

Women can hold off having their first Pap test until they turn 21, and then undergo the cervical cancer screening every two or three years -- instead of annually -- under new guidelines issued today ...

When Noa Fleischacker had her first pap smear, she was struck by an unbearable, knife-like pain as soon as the speculum went in. “I literally was going to jump off the table,” Fleischacker recalled.

It is routine for more than 50 million American women. Pap smears are the best weapon against cervical cancer and new techonology is making them more accurate. "It's one of the best cancer screening ...

A Pap Smear Test typically detects cell changes in your cervix that could lead to cervical cancer. This is an important screening for early detection.