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There are way too many women that do not take their yearly female exam seriously. They will put this off simply because of this being a very uncomfortable exam to have to go through. However, it is this train of thought that hinders the health and wellness of millions of women who are diagnosed with ovarian or uterine cancer each year. These diseases can only be caught early enough if a woman has her yearly pap smear.
What else can I help you with?
Is pap smear included for a wellness exam?
A pap smear is part of a typical wellness exam for women age 21 to 65. It's done every three to five years in women without a history of abnormal pap smears. Talk to your health care provider for testing frequency advised for your specific situation.
Does Medicare pay for an annual pap smear exam?
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.
Do you really need a pap smear?
Almost all women really need a pap smear. The timing, ages for starting and stopping, and followup differ from woman to woman. Ask your health care provider for information specific to your health history and age.
Should you have your regular MD give you your yearly pap smear?
You can get a pap smear from an internal medicine specialist, general practitioner, family practice provider, or women's health care provider. Many other specialists may also provide this screening to their patients. Ask your health care provider if this is a service you can get at his or her office.
Can the court order a pap smear?
It's hard to imagine a situation in which a court-ordered pap smear makes sense. If a woman is imprisoned, the state may have an interest in getting a pap smear in light of its responsibility for her health care.
How often shoul you have a pap smear?
Frequency of pap smears depends on a woman's age and health history. For women without a history of abnormal pap smears or certain other conditions, paps are recommended every three to five years. Contact your health care provider to find out what frequency is recommended in your specific case.
What does it mean to be told that you have both a tilted uterus and a high cervix during your yearly pap smear?
A tilted uterus is more like being left-handed or right-handed. Both are normal, but one is more common. Similarly, a high cervix is as meaningful as having a long torso or short legs. These issues can make it more challenging for the health care provider to get a good pap sample, but have no other significance for a woman's life.
If the result of your pap smear is 'PAP II' what does that mean?
Pap II is not a standard, Bethesda result for a pap smear. Ask your health care provider for more information about your result.
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.
Why do women hae to get a pap smith?
It is recommended for women to receive a pap smear because to collect cells that could detected HPV virus, cervical cancer or other abnormal changes. The pap smear test should be done yearly.
Does bleeding after a pap smear mean chlamydia?
If a woman's cervix bleeds with minimal contact, it may be a sign of chlamydia. Bleeding or spotting after a pap smear isn't necessarily a sign of chlamydia. Since you're concerned, contact your health care provider to make sure you were tested for chlamydia at the time of the pap smear.
Why do women need pap smears?
If the hysterectomy was done because of pap-related problems, a woman over 50 should continue pap smears of the vaginal cuff. If the pap smear was done for other reasons (e.g. bleeding, fibroids), then pap smears may be discontinued. Talk with your health care provider for advice specific to your situation. Annual pelvic exams are recommended in any case, with or without the pap smear.
