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Pap Smear
The Papanicolaou test (also called Pap smear, Pap test, cervical smear, or smear test) was invented by Georgios Nikolaou Papanikolaou. He was a Greek pioneer in cytopathology and early cancer detection. The PAP test is a screening test to detect possible pre-cancerous and cancerous cells of the endo-cervical canal. A plastic a speculum is used to open the vaginal canal, and an applicator is used to very gently collect cells from the end of the cervix. Special stains are added to the specimen, which is sent to a lab for processing. Cervical cancers are typically caused by sexually transmitted human papillomaviruses (HPV) which most females contract soon after first becoming sexually active. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and other experts recommend starting screening at age 21 (or between ages 20 to 60, and definitely while sexually active. The test is not painful, though it can be temporarily uncomfortable.
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Does a pap smear test for yeast infections?
On occasionan a pap smear can detect trichomoniasis. However, it's not a good test for determining that you don't have trich. Talk with your health care provider about appropriate testing for your situation.
How do you get a sample of thin pap smear?
The Thin Prep collection process allows you to use a broom or a traditional Ayres spatula and brush. You collect the sample as with other pap smear collection devices. The important thing is vigorous agitation of the collection device(s) in the fluid, as well as pressure of the cytobrush against the walls of the vial to remove as many cells as possible from the brush.
Why was your cervix hard to see during smear test?
A cervix can be hard to see during a pap smear due to the patient's body shape, particularly extreme obesity; constipation; a long vagina; a very tilted uterus; or the wrong speculum size. None of these has any implications for future reproductive health.
False, cervical cancer was one of the most major cancers before Pap Tests, but not the number one cause of cancer related deaths in women.
When you have a pap smear do you also have to have a rectal exam to?
No you dont have a rectal exam with it, at least I have never.... Rectal exams are done by different doctors.
How soon after sex can you get a Pap smear to check for HPV or cervical cancer?
You should avoid anything in the vagina for 24 hours before a pap smear or HPV test.
Why would your doctor want to see you after a pap test?
Your doctor may ask to see you after a pap smear to discuss results or treatment options, or to recommend earlier retesting. The possibilities are endless and range from benign to serious. Call your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
Epithelial cells are a normal finding in a pap smear; that's the stuff that is meant to be "smeared." White blood cells are a nonspecific indication of inflammation; to learn about possible reasons, you should discuss with your health care provider, who has information about other testing that was done.
What does pap smear test do and why do females need it?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer.
its means you do not have an STD that was tested with pap, blood or urine testing. You may have other STIs that were not tested for or for which tests aren't available. Talk with your health care provider regarding the exact testing that was done, and what testing was not. (For instance, testing for herpes is usually not helpful unless a patient has a sore, and testing for HPV infection isn't available.)
Can hbv be tested in a pap smear?
No, a pap smear tests for abnormalities of the cervix or cervical dysplasia. To test for HBV you will need a blood test.
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Do you have to have a pap smear after a hyterectomy?
If you still have a cervix, you should continue to get pap smears until age 65. If you don't have a cervix, but had the uterus removed due to cancer or precancerous changes of the cervix, vaginal paps should continue. If you had the uterus removed for some other reason, you probably don't need pap smears. Contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
Do you need a pap test to get pregnant?
No, you don't need a pap smear to get pregnant. A pap smear is recommended for women 21 and over to screen for cervical cancer. If you haven't had one and are over 21, it would be a great healthy step to take before trying to get pregnant.
Anucleated squamous cell in pap smear affected from?
An anucleated squamos cell is a cell that does not have a nucleus. In a pap smear it could be dead skin cells that got caught in the swab.
Can your water break while getting a pap smear done?
Sure, it's possible for your water to break during a pap smear. There is nothing about the pap smear process that would cause your water to break.
Spotting is common after a pap smear, particularly during pregnancy. All spotting during pregnancy should be discussed with your health care provider.
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.
Can you go in a spa 2 days after cervical biopsy?
You should avoid going into a spa for two to three weeks after cervical biopsy. Your skin needs time to heal.
Can a pap smear done without inserting the speculum?
Yes. I've had one. Took 45 seconds. Super simple. Not stressful. Trying to find a doctor/nurse who has the skill is the hard part.
What type of doctor should you see for a pap smear?
An internist, family practitioner, or GYN can do a pap smear. Many other health care providers also provide this routine test.
Usually when your cervix is blue that means that you are pregnant because oxygen is now going to help a baby grow.
**I had the smae thing recently happen to me. I have always had period problems, and the doc said that my cervix was blue, but the test was negative. He recently called me with my pap results, but I didn't catch the phone in time, so now I am waiting for him to call back. I will let you know what my test results are, but did you find anything out about yours?
Well I have a question, it's not an answer really... I just wanted to know how do they know if your cervix is blue, I mean do they do that with a pap smear, or is there a certain test?
Is age 11 too young to have a pap smear?
if you are sexually active no a pap smear or at the very least a trip the the gyn is adviced, if not sexually active you can wait a few years
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Yes, 11 is too young to have a Pap smear, because 11 is too young to be having sexual intercouse. In most jurisdictions such activity with an 11 year old is illegal.
If an 11 year old presented to my practice requesting a Pap smear I would be referring the matter to the Department of Community Services (child safety), which I am legally obliged to do.
For what it's worth, the National Cervical Screening Program in Australia recommends you have your first Pap smear between 18 and 20 years of age, or two years after you become sexually active, whichever is the later.
(i.e if you became sexually active at 15 years of age, your first Pap smear would still not take place until you were at least 18.)
