And as for the actual test itself - it took less than 30 seconds. It was over practically as soon as it began. I'm not going to pretend my first pap smear was pleasant - it wasn't. But I was ...

In the emotional domain of Pap smears, Kirtly Jones, MD, and Katie Ward, DNP, share clinical and personal experiences that highlight the emotional weight of pelvic exams. From language discomfort to ...

Each year, about 14,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in the U.S., but thanks to Pap smears, deaths from the disease have dropped significantly over the past few decades. The test, which ...

You can get a Pap smear while on your period, especially if you're only spotting or have a light flow. However, heavy bleeding may make it harder to detect abnormal cervical cells, interfering with ...

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In most cases, the self-test replaces the need for a speculum examination (known as a pap smear) as part of cervical screening. The HPV test can be done as a simple vaginal swab. Lawton carries a ...