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If you had a hysterectomy due to Cervical cancer or pap-related problems, you would still have pap smears of the vaginal cuff, even if you didn't have a cervix. If you had your uterus and cervix removed for other reasons, such as bleeding or fibroids, you can stop pap smears, but should continue annual GYN exams.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Can do pap smear if had iucd?
Yes, IUDs do not interfere with the ability to get a pap smear.
Can you get pregnant if your pap smear test is positive?
yes get pregnant if pep smear test positive
What does blood in your pap smear mean?
It's not unusual for women to have a small amount of bleeding with their pap smear. On its own, blood in the pap smear has no clinical significance.
