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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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Will a pap smear harm the baby if done in early weeks of pregnancy?
A pap smear will not affect the baby at all.
Can a Doctor see vaginal Dysplasia by doing a pap smear?
Not really, as he has to send the smear out to a pathologist who will take a look at the smear under a microscope. The pathologist will send a report back to the doctor who took the smear. The first doctor will then let you know what the results are.
Does the NuvaRing need to be removed for a pap smear?
No, it does not need to be removed for a Pap smear. The annual gyn exam and testing can be done with the Nuva Ring in place.
Not that I know of. I have had a pap smear done with it in. It may just be the practitioner's preference. If so, then she/he can probably remove and place it back immediately after the exam. But I would leave it in and inform my practitioner.
What is the correct code for a pelvic examination without a PAP Smear?
The correct code is based on the reason for the pelvic examination. You may use a preventive E&M code, or, if there were complaints, an E&M in the 9921- or 9920- series.
Does usual flora mean normal flora?
Yes, usual flora, normal flora, and typical flora are all normal results.
Is there something natural that you can take for an atypical pap smear?
Your immune system can heal abnormal or precancerous cells of any type. Any health practices you undertake to stay strong will help resolve an atypical pap smear. Avoiding cigarettes, getting enough rest, eating adequate fruits and vegetables, and using condoms can all help.
How long can you have hpv without showing up in a pap smear?
First, a pap smear does not detect HPV. Instead, a pap smear looks for damage to cells by certain types of HPV. The vast majority of women and men are infected with HPV soon after having intercourse. For most, the infection is never detected or noticed.
Do they take your blood when you have a pap smear?
A blood sample is not part of the pap smear, which screens for cervical cancer. Blood tests may be recommended for patients at the office for their annual exams, however.
What is the medical term meaning Loop electrode excision procedure?
A loop electrode excision procedure, or LEEP, is a procedure that uses electrical current to remove a thin layer of abnormal tissue from the cervix. It is a treatment for severe cervical dysplasia, which may eventually develop into cervical cancer.
Is it even possible to get a pap smear every two weeks?
No, it's useless to get a pap smear every two weeks. A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. The soonest it can be repeated is two to four months, and only then if the original isn't sufficient.
How do you check your pelvic organs?
You don't do it yourself. You go to a doctor's office to have them do the exam. It isn't a comfortable experience, but it is important to do.
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Is it normal to bleed after a pap smear if I'm eight months pregnant?
no it is normal to be bleeeding but perhaps you are having contraptions love from aaron bell
Yes, a history of cone biopsy, and advancing age, can make it hard to get endocervical cells during a pap smear.
Your pap smear is normal. You have an imbalance in the vaginal discharge that is not a sign of cancer or STD. If you're not having any symptoms, no treatment is required.
Pap smears are recommended for women 21 and over. Women who have not had intercourse are at low risk for cervical cancer.
What word is associated with Run mark smear and zoom?
The word associated with "run," "mark," "smear," and "zoom" is "blur." Each of these terms can relate to the concept of blurring, whether it's the motion of running causing a blur, marking something that may smear, or zooming in or out, which can create a blurred effect in images.
Can chlamydia cause an abnormal pap smear when you have no reproductive organs?
Chlamydia infection of the cervix could cause a pap smear with inflammation or other minor abnormalities, but not serious abnormal results.
But if you have no reproductive organs, what body part is being examined with the Pap smear? Your question doesn't make sense. Please contact your health care provider to clarify what testing you have had done.
