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A pap smear is a simple test performed by your gynecologist to test for any cervical changes. It tests for cancer and other malignancies.
A pap smear is given by gently swabbing the cervical area. This removes cells from the surface of the cervix that can be analyzed by your doctor or gynecologist to test for any problems.
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∙ 8y agoA pap smear is a screening test for Cervical cancer and precancerous changes on the cervix. A sample of cells from the cervix is taken with a soft brush or flexible spatula. The cell sample is sent to a lab where the cells are analyzed.
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∙ 9y agoA pap smear is a screening test for cancer and precancerous changes, usually on the cervix.
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Can a pap smear stop you from conceiving?
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.
What does a 90 percent negative pap smear means?
Pap smear results are not given in percentages. See your health care provider to get a better understanding of your test results.
How long after a miscarriage do you go for pap?
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.
Can do pap smear if had iucd?
Yes, IUDs do not interfere with the ability to get a pap smear.
Can you get pregnant if your pap smear test is positive?
yes get pregnant if pep smear test positive
Would obtaining a PAP smear be a surgical or medical asepsis?
Obtaining a pap smear uses medical asepsis. There is no break in skin when getting a pap smear.
What does blood in your pap smear mean?
It's not unusual for women to have a small amount of bleeding with their pap smear. On its own, blood in the pap smear has no clinical significance.
Is there a home kit for pap smear where to get?
There is no home kit for a pap smear as of Fall 2014. See your health care provider for your pap smear.
Can lubricants affect a pap smear test?
Yes, lubricants can affect a pap smear.
Is pregnancy visual during pap smear?
A pap smear can't detect pregnancy.
What is the abbreviation for papanicolaou smear?
Pap smear.
What are poly PS on a pap smear?
poly ps relting to colon .and pap smear to cervex
