Is the stage of a pap smear that is considered a normal test result?

Answer 1

The speculum (plastic or metal) is placed into the vagina to hold the walls of the vagina apart. The speculum goes under and over the cervix; this is the most uncomfortable you might feel. This lets the doctor visualize (see) the cervix. Then, the doctor brushes the cervix to obtain cells. This used to be called scraping. This is and should be painless. The nurse holds the glass media on which the doctor rubs the brush to transfer your cells to the media. The nurse labels this and sends it to the lab. The doctor removes the speculum and finishes the pelvic exam.

Answer 2

A normal pap smear means that no further testing needs to be done to check for Cervical cancer and precancerous changes on the cervix. A repeat test is typically done in three to five years. Ask your health care provider for retesting advice specific to your situation.

Answer 3

During a pap smear, the health care provider takes a small sample of cells from the cervix with a soft broom or brush. The exam is done with a speculum in the vagina to gently hold apart the walls of the vagina and give a view of the cervix. The exam is painless, although it seems strange to many women.

Answer 4

Normal (negative) results from the laboratory exam mean that no atypical, dysplastic, or cancer cells were detected, and the cervix is normal.

Answer 5

Pap smear results are not reported in stages. A normal pap smear result is reported as "negative for intraepithelial lesion."

Answer 6

what does the doctor do during a pap smear