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A pap smear is normally taken from the cervix, the end of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoA pap smear is performed on the cervix. The cervix is the narrow neck of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina.
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What test detects cancerous changes in cells of the uterus and cervix?
Pap smear
What can to do if the uterus hurts after a pap smear?
A pap smear should not cause uterine pain. Contact your heatlh care provider to discuss your symptoms, as they may indicate a health problem.
Will a pap smear harm the baby if done in early weeks of pregnancy?
A pap smear will not affect the baby at all.
Is Endometrial Biopsy same as Pap Smear for menopause?
An endometrial biopsy looks for cancer of the lining of the uterus. A pap smear looks for cancer of the cervix. They are different tests with different purposes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Where in the female reproductive system does a pap smear go?
A pap smear is normally used to check for cervical cancer or precancerous changes on the cervix. A sample of cells is taken from the uterine cervix, the end of the uterus, that protrudes into the vagina.
