TV presenter Steph McGovern has undergone a cervical smear test on live television, in a bid to reduce fear of the procedure. McGovern told viewers: "There are a lot women who struggle with going to ...

Women will have an alternative Pap smear option starting this fall, the New York Times reported. The new option is a swab to screen for cervical cancer, rather than the speculum, which has been the ...

The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force has drafted a new recommendation for cervical cancer screening. The biggest change: ...

Cara Delevingne‘s older sister, Chloe, had her smear test broadcast on live television this morning. She underwent the process on the BBC’s ‘Victoria Derbyshire’ programme in order to raise awareness ...

Instead of awkward and uncomfortable Pap smears, the new HPV self-collection tests let you collect your own sample for testing. That annual trip to the gyno probably isn’t something you look forward ...

A Pap smear is a test doctors use to check if a person has any precancerous or cancerous cells in their cervix. While a Pap smear may involve a pelvic exam, it is not a test for chlamydia. A Pap smear ...

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Four women have filed lawsuits claiming a contracted nurse at the Berkeley County jail gave them "medically unnecessary" pap smears that were not sent for testing.

A well-woman exam—also known as a women’s wellness exam—is a routine checkup with a women’s health provider. It’s an opportunity to check your overall health and discuss your health risks, especially ...

It’s normal to be a jumble of nerves before getting a Pap smear. A Pap can feel awkward, intimidating, or even emotionally triggering for some. Good doctors know their patients might have these ...

Women under the age of 21 no longer need pelvic examinations or cervical cancer screenings such as Pap smear, a new study suggests. Image Credit: Iryna Inshyna / Shutterstock.com In the United States, ...