While the Pap was invented in the 1940s and involves inspecting cervical cells for precancerous or cancerous shifts, in the ...

Screening of cervical cancer is an important part of a routine health check-up for women because it helps to identify any ...

A Pap smear is a procedure that screens for cervical cancer by testing cells for any abnormalities. If your Pap results are abnormal that does not mean you have cancer, and more likely indicates HPV.

Most people should continue getting Pap smears after menopause, as you may still be at risk for cervical cancer, which Pap tests can identify early. Some people may be able to stop Pap smears after ...

There's no need to worry about grooming before a pap smear, doctors say, but there are other considerations to keep in mind. There's no need to worry about grooming before a pap smear, doctors say, ...

Although you can get a Pap smear during your menstrual period, some doctors may prefer you do not. A heavy flow may alter your exam results. If in doubt, it’s better to ask your OB-GYN, but try not to ...

When Noa Fleischacker had her first pap smear, she was struck by an unbearable, knife-like pain as soon as the speculum went in. “I literally was going to jump off the table,” Fleischacker recalled.

Most of us don’t exactly jump for joy at the thought of getting our biennial pap smear. There’s no denying it’s an invasive, uncomfortable procedure, which is part of the reason why more and more ...

BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your latest health questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or X (formerly known as Twitter). Denise writes, "My doctor ...

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 ...

I was not expecting to receive my pap smear test letter before I turned 25, so when mine fell through the letterbox in mid-March — exactly six months before my 25th birthday — I felt a little bit sick ...

The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration issued new recommendations on Monday that will eventually allow women ...