While the Pap was invented in the 1940s and involves inspecting cervical cells for precancerous or cancerous shifts, in the ...
Self-administered HPV tests involve inserting a plastic tube — similar to a tampon — into the vagina, then twisting the ...
New federal guidelines have expanded the options for cervical cancer screenings to include an at-home option — and no ...
Back in May of this year, the FDA approved a new method of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing in a healthcare setting. Rather than a standard Pap smear performed with a speculum -- a test dreaded by ...
Doctor talking with patient at desk in medical office via Getty. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is looking to update its recommendations for screening for cervical cancer. The task force has ...
Whether it’s an HPV or Pap test, getting screened for cervical cancer should still be top of mind when you visit your doctor. With the HPV test offering less pain and more convenience, more and more ...
Maybe you had a bad experience with your last Pap smear and you’re wary of going back to the ob-gyn. Or maybe you’ve never had one before and are scared to make the appointment. It’s understandable to ...
SHREVEPORT, La. - It's one of the most common questions OB-GYNs get, do you still need pap smears after a hysterectomy? The answer depends on why you had the surgery. Pap smears screen for cervical ...