The covering epithelium of the cervix uteri, on the border between columnar (inside) and stratified (outside, ie vaginal side) epithelium.
Pap smears are no longer used to detect cell atrophy.
There is no law that determines the time to start pap smears. Pap smears are recommended for women 21 to 65.
Typically Pap smears are done to check for abnormal cells on the cervix. Vaginal and anal Pap smears can also be done.
Typically women get pap smears. Rarely, men get anal pap smears, but this is not a common practice.
Family physicians routinely do pap smears. It is a normal part of family practice.
Medicare pays for pap smears at the recommended frequency. Most women do not need pap smears annually. If you do require an annual pap due to your medical history, Medicare will pay.
Pap smears are used to detect cancer and precancerous changes on the cervix. They are not used to detect infection.
Pap smears are recommended for women 21 and over. Women who have not had intercourse are at low risk for Cervical cancer.
A pap smear is used to detect the presence of abnormal cells in the cervix, most often. Vaginal and anal pap smears are also used.
No, Pap smears are not mandatory. However they are strongly recommended every year because a doctor is able to make sure your healthy.
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Annual pap smears are no longer recommended for patients with a history of normal pap smears. The typical interval is three to five years unless you have an abnormal result.