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I've had them before, and I didn't feel embarrassed or self-conscious
Its the same as any pelvic exam......never something one looks forward to but extremely commonplace in the life of a woman. Like everyone else, you just get thru it and go on with you life.
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∙ 9y agoWhen it comes to embarrassment, there's really no need to say you should or should not be embarrassed. Some women feel emotionally uncomfortable with the position and nudity required during the pap smear. Others do not. Talk with your health care provider about strategies to make it easier for you.
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Can the doctor see any abnormalities during a pap test?
Yes. That is the whole point of a pap test
What is a pep test?
Women get pap tests or a pap smear to test for the presence of cancer in the uterus or cervix. The cells that collected from a pap test are tested. Women should get tested every three years.
Is it safe to have a normal pap if you might be pregnant?
A pap smear is a normal part of prenatal care. It should be done during pregnancy if the screening test is due.
What is a pap smear urine test used for?
There is no "pap smear urine test." A urine test may be done at the time of the pap smear to detect other conditions. Talk with your heatlh care provider to find out what tests were done during your exam.
If you are not a virgin or on your period or infected with any STDs why did you bleed during sex?
You should consider doing a Pap test. It can be a sign of Cervical Cancer.
When is the best time to have a pap test?
The Pap test is usually not done during the menstrual period because of the presence of blood cells. The best time is in the middle of the menstrual cycle.
Should you have a PAP test within one year of being sexually active or can you wait longer?
The doctors like for you to have a pap test done once you become sexually active. Have the PAP test now. Best thing to be certain everything is ok down there.
Pap smear is a clinical chemistry test?
A pap smear is a cytological test. It is not a chemical test.
How did the pap test get its name?
It is called the "Pap" test after its developer, Dr. George N. Papanicolaou.
Can a pap smear cause a false pregnancy test?
A pap does not affect the accuracy of a pregnancy test.
What does pap smear test do and why do females need it?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer.
Does a normal cervical biopsy and normal colposcopy rule out HPV even if your Pap was abnormal?
A pap test is just a pre screening to cervical cancer. If the pap test was abnormal, it only indicates an abnormal cell growth on the cervix. A separate test called the HPV test needs to be done to rule out HPV. It is not normally offered or routinely done, it is something that you would have to ask for. You would have been notified if a test was done and you tested positive for HPV. If there was any kind of abnormality during the pap test and the cervical and colposcopy came out normal, you should err on the safe side and still request an HPV test if you suspect you have it.
