You can have abnormal cells in the vaginal cuff, even if you don't have a cervix.
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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.
In your reproductive organs, cervix and vagina.
Pap smears check to see if you need further testing to detect cancer of the cervix or precancerous changes on the cervix.
Typically Pap smears are done to check for abnormal cells on the cervix. Vaginal and anal Pap smears can also be done.
A pap smear is a screening test for cancer and precancerous changes of the cervix. An abnormal test result points out the need for additional testing.
A pap smear is normally taken from the cervix, the end of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina.
Dysplasia is the abnormal growth of the epithelial cells. This is what a Pap smear will detect in the cervix.
Abnormal pap smear results do not affect your ability to get pregnant.
An abnormal pap smear is not a disease in itself. A pap smear is a screening test to find out who needs additional testing to detect disease. If you had an abnormal pap smear, talk with your health care provider to understand what the result means.
Abnormal growth.
There are many kinds of abnormal pap smears. The point of the pap smear is the detection of abnormal, precancerous cells on the cervix. Occasionally, other abnormalities are found. If you're worried about your pap smear result, ask your health care provider for more information about your specific case. Some abnormalities require only routine followup in three to five years; others require other types of testing done within months of the smear.