Yes, you can have a Pap smear exam on your period. However, heavy bleeding may make it harder to detect abnormal cervical ...

In celebration of Women’s Month, actress Bianca Umali spearheaded an outreach, bringing access to healthcare services ...

A viral video claims that Pap smears can damage the cervix, raising concerns among women. But is this fact or myth? We got in touch with renowned experts who debunk misconceptions, explaining the ...

Cervical cancer remains a significant health concern for women globally, but can be prevented with regular Pap smears, HPV testing, and vaccinations. Medical organizations recommend routine ...

Ontario is the latest province to change how it screens for cervical cancer. Starting March 3, healthcare providers will be replacing Pap smears with human paoillomavirus (HPV) testing. According to ...

2. What does this mean when I go for my appointment? At present, the HPV test is performed in much the same way as a Pap smear test. You’ll still undergo a pelvic exam that involves a speculum ...

Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up ... He correctly described a kitten heel and PAP smear before recalling the hood dryer his mom used in the early ...

The HPV vaccine, called Gardasil-9 — which has no live virus and is completely non-infectious — protects against the six types of HPV most likely to cause cancer, Eckert says. (These are strains 6, 11 ...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) tests in the province will replace Pap tests, also known as Pap smears or cervical cytology, on March 3, following similar moves in British Columbia and Prince Edward ...

The Papanicolaou (Pap) smear is commonly used to screen for cervical cancer and since its introduction in organized screening programmes in resource-rich countries it has been successful in ...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) tests in the province will replace Pap tests, also known as Pap smears or cervical cytology, on March 3, following similar moves in British Columbia and Prince Edward ...