Pap Smear

If the hysterectomy was done because of pap-related problems, a woman over 50 should continue pap smears of the vaginal cuff. If the pap smear was done for other reasons (e.g. bleeding, fibroids), then pap smears may be discontinued. Talk with your health care provider for advice specific to your situation. Annual pelvic exams are recommended in any case, with or without the pap smear.

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According to the New Guidelines News of CNN a woman must have her first pap test at age 21, whether sexually active or not. This is to avoid or prevent the rare cancer from occurring.

A speculum is a tool for keeping the vagina open so that a medical person can see the inside of the vagina and cervix. It is either made of plastic or metal. Plastic ones are throwm away after use, but the metal ones are washed, sterilised and reused.

There are several different kinds of vaginal speculums, but the one in most common use is called a Cuscoe's Speculum. There are also Sims, Fergusons, Auvards and a few more, but the Cuscoe's - or 'duckbill' as it is sometimes called - is the one you are most likely to come into contact with.

If the hysterectomy was done for pap related problems, ongoing vaginal paps may be recommended. If the pap was done for other reasons, then ongoing pap smears are not normally recommended. Contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.

A pap smear only takes a couple of minutes.
The pap test is done to make sure there are no cancerous tissues present on the cervix. I have seen the test come back sooner if the doctor requests it sooner It could take 6-8 weeks to produce results.

The cytology department typically performs the evaluation of the pap smear. There are many computerized test systems as well.

It could mean many things, most likely it will go away on its own but you will need to have a pap every six months to keep an eye on it. If its at a higher level then they may have to freeze those cells off. It could be the hpv virus or it could be signs of cervical cancer. Please keep up with your doctor and have it checked regularly. Answer They will check again using a dye to determine the severity. If severe they will do a biopsy.

A negative pap smear positive for high-risk HPV means that there were no abnormal cells (damage) noted, but the HPV result means that repeat testing or additional testing may be needed. The recommendations depend on your age and history.

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A pap smear doesn't require "cutting" of tissue samples. Specially trained nurse practitioner colposcopists take biopsies during colposcopy, but not all nurse practitioners have this training or provide this service.

It is recommended for women to regularly get pap smears in order to detect cancerous processes in the endocervical canal. Pap test is a screening test that can successfully detect the initial stages of cancer.

can detect cervical cancer, precancerous changes, inflammation (vaginitis), infections, and some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The Pap test can occasionally detect endometrial (uterine) cancer or ovarian cancer

72 hours. I'm no medical doctor. But I am a female. I have always been told sperm can live inside a female body and can pregnate for up to 72 hours. If their is any reason for health concerns or to report an incident, SEEK A MEDICAL EXAME IMMEDIATELY! And yes, sperm will show up on a pap exam. Some examiners tell you to not have sex for 3 days prior to the exam so the sperm won't mess up the results. A pap is a specific test for cancer, often caused by HPV (one in six people have HPV and most men have no symptoms. Always use a condom, and think about getting vaccinated against HPV.). It's also technically possible they would show on a urinalysis, if the urine stream carried some stray sperm from around the area into the cup, but it's not likely - and also not something that would be reported on a urinalysis, since those tests are done for specific reasons (drug testing, pregnancy, specific diseases). So - pap smear likely, urinalysis not likely, use condoms and talk to your doctor.

It is called the "Pap" test after its developer, Dr. George N. Papanicolaou.

Invasive cancer in a pap smear result means that abnormal cells have spread from the original site to other areas of the cervix. It is a result that requires immediate follow-up.

ICD9 codes are diagnostic codes. The pap smear is a procedure and has a CPT code.

Inflammation on a pap smear does not typically mean that you need any treatment or additional testing. You may have some mild infection in the vagina or cervix, or could have an STD. If you were at risk for STDs, you health care provider likely tested for these, but you should call to confirm.

Bleeding after a pap smear test is normal because they are scraping skin off the sensitive cervix

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There is no "pap smear urine test." A urine test may be done at the time of the pap smear to detect other conditions. Talk with your heatlh care provider to find out what tests were done during your exam.

You should have your first Pap smear three years after you start having sex or at age 21. Continue having a Pap smear once a year until you've had at least 3 normal ones. After this, you should have a Pap smear at least every 3 years, unless your health care provider thinks you need them more often. Keep having Pap smears throughout your life, even after you've gone through menopause.

Certain things put you at higher risk of cervical cancer. Your doctor will consider these when recommending how often you should have a Pap smear.

If you're older than 65, talk with your doctor about how often you need a Pap smear. If you've been having Pap smears regularly and they've been negative, you may not need to keep having them.

The American Cancer Society recommends Pap smears on a yearly basis for women of child bearing age and as the previous answer states, older women and women who have had a hysterectomy may not need a pap as often but ask your health care provider for your own schedule.

The annual gynecological exam is still recommended, even though a Pap smear may not be part of that each year. You should start exams when you become sexually active or at age eighteen.

The PAP Smear specimen is obtained with a plastic or wooden spatula and a small brush. These tiny instruments scrape tissue from the cervix. This scraping may cause slight bleeding. Blood that is hours old may look brown.

The risks of general anesthesia are such that getting put to sleep during a pap smear is not a good balance of risk and benefit. There may be other strategies for treating anxiety prior to a pap smear. Talk with your health care provider about options.