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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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How can you make a pap smear less painful?
Hello, Easyiest way to make a smear test less painfull is by relaxing whilst haveing it done, no one likes them done, but just put your mind off whats been done and it wiill be over and done with quicker. jen
Is sharp pain during a pap smear a sign of an STD?
Pain during a pap smear is not associated with STDs. If you have pain during collection of the pap, it may mean only that your cervix was relatively closed that day.
What does a pap smear feel like?
It is mostly just discomfort, generally no pain unless there is a problem. The doctor will lie you back on a table and you will put your feet in stirrups (or foot holders) with a sheet draped over you to cover you as much as possible. She will insert a device in your vagina that is metal (can be cold sometimes) that will spread the vaginal opening apart. The most discomfort is generally when the doctor actually takes the sample from your cervix. She will insert a brush, or wooden spoon (Different, depending on the doctor) and she will then take a sample of the cervical cells and take them to be tested. During that part, you might feel a little pain, but like I said, mostly just discomfort.
A clear discharge with no odor accompanied by pelvic pain sounds like ovulation. You should contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
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If the result of your pap smear is 'PAP II' what does that mean?
Pap II is not a standard, Bethesda result for a pap smear. Ask your health care provider for more information about your result.
Can a Pap smear test show if fibroma is present?
Pap smears will not detect fibromas. Fibromas are not found on the cervix.
A pap smear is used to detect the presence of abnormal cells in the?
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.
