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Why an abnormal Pap smear doesn't always mean you have cancer

An abnormal Pap smear means some percentage of your cervix cells appear abnormal in shape or size. In most cases, an abnormal Pap smear does not indicate cancer and is in fact caused by HPV. If you ...
Women's Health

Your Pap Smear Comes Back Abnormal—Now What?

So you went for your regular ob-gyn checkup, had a routine Pap smear...then promptly forgot about it as you continued your busy life. Now your doc has left you a message telling you that it came back ...
Yahoo Style Canada

Fewer Canadian women are getting Pap smears — but do they really need one? What to know about HPV testing, and why it's becoming a routine test for women

Less women are having Pap smears, according to new data from Statistics Canada (StatCan). In a new report released on Wednesday, the federal agency found that in 2024, 69 per cent of women aged 25 to ...
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Everything You Need to Know About an Abnormal Pap Smear, According to an Ob-Gyn

When it comes to preventative exams, they can often seem like an unnecessary bother or even just another item on the to-do list, but they're an opportunity to monitor your health and touch base with ...
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What to Expect During a Pap Smear, According to Doctors

Editor's note: anyone with a cervix can get a Pap smear, but for this article, we included sources who generally referred to these people as women. Going to the doctor for any type of exam can feel ...

Pap smear vs HPV test: What every woman should know

Cervical cancer can be prevented with timely screening and HPV vaccination. Learn about Pap smear tests, HPV DNA testing, ...
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A simple guide to the Pap smear — what it feels like and exactly when you need to get it

Women over 21 years old should be getting a Pap smear every three years. It's a crucial test that looks for cervical cancer. It can be a little uncomfortable — but it's over in a few seconds. Cervical ...
The Conversation

The Pap smear isn’t used to diagnose cancer – but it could be

Anita Lim receives funding from Cancer Research UK. This work has won a category in the Research Paper of the Year (http://www.rcgp.org.uk/researchawards) awards from ...
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Should you continue pap smear screening after having a hysterectomy?

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 ...
Self

Here’s How Often You Actually Need a Pap Smear

Pap smears used to be a no-brainer: You’d see your ob/gyn for your yearly wellness check and would get an annual Pap in the process. But recommendations changed in the last few years and now it’s not ...
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Fewer Canadian women are getting Pap smears — but do they really need one? What to know about HPV testing, and why it's becoming a routine test for women

A new report from StatCan found that less women are having Pap smear tests. (Image via Getty Images) Less women are having Pap smears, according to new data from Statistics Canada (StatCan). In a new ...