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During a pap smear, a sample of the cells of the cervix is taken. The "scraping" is more gentle than that word sounds; it is less vigorous than toothbrushing. If you remember getting a sample of cheek cells in high school Biology to look under the microscope, you have a good sense of how a pap smear is taken.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoA pap smear is a screening test for Cervical cancer. It gathers cells from the uterine cervix, the lower part of the cervix that protrudes into the vagina. It is not a scraping, per se. It uses a brush softer than a toothbrush, and/or something rather like a popsicle stick to collect cells. It is no more like "scraping" than moving a popsicle stick sideways across your cheek is like "scraping."
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Will a pap smear harm the baby if done in early weeks of pregnancy?
A pap smear will not affect the baby at all.
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.
Has Megan Fox had a Pap smear?
Most American adult women have had a pap smear. It's a normal part of preventive care.
When pregnant can you take pap smear test?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It is a normal part of prenatal care.
Do you need a pap smear test after a miscarriage?
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.
What part of the uterus is a pap smear peformed on?
A pap smear is normally taken from the cervix, the end of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina.
Is a pelvic exam a pap smear?
No, but a pap smear is usually part of a pelvic exam. In a pap smear, cells are scraped from your cervix. In a pelvic exam, the doctor inserts her fingers into your vagina and feels your reproductive organs.
What does it mean when you have epithelial cells present in a pap smear?
Epithelial cells are a normal part of the anatomy. They are the type of cell checked in a pap smear. If they are present, it's a sign that the pap smear got a decent sample.
Can getting a pap-smear hurt your unborn child?
A pap smear will not cause a problem during pregnancy. It is a normal part of prenatal care.
Would a doctor request a pap smear if less then an a month pregnant?
A pap smear is a normal part of prenatal care. It poses no harm to the pregnancy.
Can a pap smear test hurt a prenancy?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It is a normal part of prenatal care. It will not harm a pregnancy.
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.
