A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer.
A pap smear does not affect your fertility. You are as likely to get pregnant after a pap smear as you are before a pap smear.
If you have never had a pap smear before or if it is close to the time you are due for your annual exam, most doctors get the pap smear while you are in the office and being examined. If you have recently had a pap test done and it was normal, I would question the doctor about the reason s/he feels there is a need.
No, it does not need to be removed for a Pap smear. The annual gyn exam and testing can be done with the Nuva Ring in place. Not that I know of. I have had a pap smear done with it in. It may just be the practitioner's preference. If so, then she/he can probably remove and place it back immediately after the exam. But I would leave it in and inform my practitioner.
A miscarriage does not change recommendations for pap smear frequency. You go for a pap smear on the schedule recommended at your last pap smear.
A pap smear is a screening test for cancer and precancerous changes of the cervix. An abnormal test result points out the need for additional testing.
No, a pap smear tests for abnormalities of the cervix or cervical dysplasia. To test for HBV you will need a blood test. JM
I assume you mean Pap smear you need a pap smear 3 years AFTER you start having sex or 21 years old, whichever is first. In the UK they wait until 25 years old. OR if you have a bunch of partners or are immunosuppressed you need the pap smear sooner the pap smear is to check for cervical cancer. Cervical cancer used to be the # 1 cause of death of women, they we got pap smears and you need to get a pap smear every year once you hit the threshold above. because of pap smears, we catch cervical cancer early and treat it before most women die.
Pap smears and birth control pills having nothing to do with each other. Pap smear screening is important for your health.
yes get pregnant if pep smear test positive
Yes, IUDs do not interfere with the ability to get a pap smear.
There is no home kit for a pap smear as of Fall 2014. See your health care provider for your pap smear.