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If the hysterectomy was done for pap related problems, ongoing vaginal paps may be recommended. If the pap was done for other reasons, then ongoing pap smears are not normally recommended. Contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.

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No you do not need a pap smear after a hyserectomy.

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What will happen if no pap smear after hysterectomy?

If you had your cervix removed during hysterectomy, and if the hysterectomy was not done for pap problems, there is no need for pap smear after hysterectomy in most women. Contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.


Can you get pregnant with a supracervical hysterectomy?

No. A supracervical hysterectomy is the basic operation as it leaves the cervix in place. The uterus/womb is removed and therefore there is no place for an egg to be fertilised. Youe will still need to have smear/pap tests as you will still be at risk of cervical cancer


Do you still need to get your hormone level even after hysterectomy?

A hysterectomy removal of utereus or total hysterectomy uterus and cervix will not affect your hormone levels as you still have your ovaries which produce the hormones.


Can hpv create the need for a hysterectomy?

Yes it is providing a total hysterectomy is performed which is the removal of uterus and cervix. A hysterectomy itself (removall of the uterus) will Not prevent cervical cancer.


Who does not need a pelvic exam?

Women who have undergone a total hysterectomy for reasons other than cervical cancer do not need to be screened.


Do you need a pap smear after hysterectomy if you are on hormones?

If you still have a cervix, or if your uterus was removed due to pap problems, you may need ongoing pap smears. Otherwise, typically you do not. Contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.


Is cervix usually removed in hysterectomy?

Hysterectomy is removal of uterus alone. Total hyst is uterus and cervix. oopherectomy is removal of one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) ovaries. Salpingo is removal of fallopian tubes either one or both


Do you have to have a pap smear if you don't have a uterus?

If you had a hysterectomy due to cervical cancer or pap-related problems, you would still have pap smears of the vaginal cuff, even if you didn't have a cervix. If you had your uterus and cervix removed for other reasons, such as bleeding or fibroids, you can stop pap smears, but should continue annual GYN exams.


What does pap smear test do and why do females need it?

A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer.


Would you need vaginal sling after an hysterectomy?

No, you do not need this after a hysterectomy. Some women have had these put in to aid previous incontinence, but for quite a few women, this has not worked out. You might just have the hysterectomy and consider the other at a later time. Get a second opinion.


Why would a woman need a pap spear if they have had a hysterectomy?

Hysterectomy is removal of womb only leaving the cervix in place. Pap smears are done to identify cancerous cells in the cervix so if you still have a cervix you are still at risk of cervical cancer. Women who have a total hysterectomy (removal of uterus and cervix) are unlikely to contract this type of cancer.


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