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Is a pelvic exam a pap smear?
No, but a pap smear is usually part of a pelvic exam. In a pap smear, cells are scraped from your cervix. In a pelvic exam, the doctor inserts her fingers into your vagina and feels your reproductive organs.
Do fibroids affect pap smear results?
it is test about cancer made relation but no problem
Can it hurt after a smear test?
A pap smear will not cause an infection. Lubricant used during the bimanual exam typically included in a GYN exam may cause irritation in sensitive women. if you're having irritation, odor, or unusual discharge, contact your health care provider.
Would STD screening detect pelvic inflammatory disease?
If a woman had a bimanual exam during the STD screening, then it might detect PID. Simple urine testing will not detect PID.
Why do they take cervix cells during a pelvic exam?
Cervix cells are taken during a pelvic exam to perform a Pap smear, which helps screen for cervical cancer and detect any abnormal changes in the cells early on. This is an important preventive measure in women's health care.
Can you give yourself a pelvic examination?
No. You might be able to get cultures for a Pap smear, but seeing and feeling are part of the exam as well and that is not something you can do for yourself.
How is cervicitis diagnosed?
The standard method of diagnosing cervicitis is through a pelvic examination or a Pap smear. During the pelvic exam, the physician usually swabs the affected area, and then sends the tissue sample to a laboratory.
What is an abnormal pelvic exam?
your doctor might recommend a pelvic exam if you have symptoms such as unusual vaginal discharge or pelvic pain. Your doctor checks your vulv, vagina, cervix, ovaries, uterus, rectum and pelvis for any abnormalities. A Pap test, which screens for cervical cancer, is often performed during a pelvic exam.
Is it bad to require anesthesia for a pelvic exam or pap smear and if so what does it mean?
It is not typical for women to require anesthesia for a pap smear or pelvic exam. It means that there is increased risk for these procedures, due to the added risk of anesthesia. It may be that more low-risk anti-anxiety medications would be sufficient. Talk with your health care provider about options for safe and effective preventive health care.
What are normal results for a pelvic exam?
The external and internal genitalia will be free of any lesions, abnormal discharge with no abnormal masses or tenderness upon palpation. The Pap smear will be normal.
What is the V code for Pap smear with annual exam?
A pap smear is usually coded under V72.31 with a routine exam.
What are the requirements for birth control?
Legally, only blood pressure monitoring is required. Doctors will require a pap smear or pelvic exam, but this is illegal. Pap tests are an OPTIONAL test for cancer in women.
