Pap smears are screening tools to detect any abnormal changes in cervical cells which may indicate cancer or HPV.

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A Pap Smear is one of the most common tests recommended for cervical cancer. But who should get it and who can be exempted ...

A transvaginal ultrasound can provide more detailed images than an abdominal ultrasound and may be needed in late pregnancy.

When reviewing Pap smear results, how should I interpret comments that state "mild," "moderate," or "severe inflammation?" Almost all the Pap smears I get back have one of those comments, often ...

Mar. 23 -- FRIDAY, June 22 (HealthDay News) -- Women who know they should get regular Pap smears but dread the stirrups that go along with the test may finally get a reprieve. New research shows that ...

Because Medicare considers Pap smears preventive screenings, it generally covers one screening every 2 years for many people. The screening allows your doctor to check for signs of cervical cancer and ...

Say goodbye to that painful speculum. Soon, women across the U.S. will be able to conduct their very own at-home Pap smear test, thanks to a new tool approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...

Cervical cancer is considered one of the most preventable cancers a person can be diagnosed with, and early detection of the harmful cells is possible with a routine test women are directed to take ...