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Most women stop having pap smears at age 65. Women should continue annual gyn exams, however, even after pap smears are no longer recommended.
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Does the NuvaRing need to be removed after having an abnormal pap smear?
No, a woman with an abnormal Pap smear can continue to use NuvaRing. Be sure to follow up with all testing recommendations.
Will ovarian cysts make your pap smear test come back abnormal?
No, a pap smear only tests the lining of the uterus, cysts come and go most of the time on their own. Especially during a woman's childbearing years.
Are pap tests uncomfortable?
Not at all, you just have to relax
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 disease does a pap smear help the physician rule out or diagnose?
Pap smears are screening tests for cervical cancer.
Is it possible to have cervix cancer which has not been detected by regular pap tests?
Yes, it is possible to have cervical cancer undetected by Pap smear. However, it is unlikely that cancer or precancerous changes would be missed if you are having pap smears on the recommended schedule. Talk with your health care provider about your recommended screening schedule.
How often are ASCUS cells found in pap test?
ASCUS or LSIL cells are found in 5%-10% of all Pap tests.
Odorless yellow discharge that doesn't stop you went to the doctor and received test showing a regular pap smear?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It is not used to find the reason for a yellow discharge. Contact your doctor to get more information about recommended tests.
How many percent that a woman can get pregnant after a pap smear?
Pap smears do not affect fertility. The same chance of pregnancy exists before or after a pap smear.
Does an abnormal pap smear mean you have hiv?
no they do not, they only test for cervical cancerNo. Most HIV methods of testing are through blood tests. An HIV test doesn't actual determine if you are carrying HIV, but it tests if your blood is carrying a specific anti-body that reacts to HIV. Therefore, even if you have HIV, a test will be negative until your body produces the anti-body that will make a test react positive. In most cases, anti-bodies for HIV will develop in a person within 3 months of being exposed to HIV.Newer forms of HIV rapid testing can be done using saliva (technically not saliva, but oral fluid released from the mucosal surface of the cheek), and also test for antibodies in the oral fluid. They are less sensitive than blood testing, but still very useful in many settings.Pap smears test for abnormalities in cells, and not specifically for HIV anti-bodies. It is my understanding that this test is an "indicator test" only. Meaning, further tests must be done to determine if cancer is present (as well as if HIV is present).No, it is not designed to detect HIV. If you are concerned, you should get tested specifically for HIV.No, HIV will not show up on a PAP test.
Can hbv be tested in a pap smear?
No, a pap smear tests for abnormalities of the cervix or cervical dysplasia. To test for HBV you will need a blood test. JM
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.
