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In years past, women were told to get annual pap smears - the test that looks for abnormal cells from the cervix that could indicate cancer. Somewhat more recently the guidelines changed pap smears to ...

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 ...

Many women are likely familiar with the Pap smear, but some might not know about the HPV test (human papillomavirus test). Pap smears and HPV tests are the most common ways to detect cervical cancer, ...

There’s a new development that could help women stay on top of their health. Kara Eagan, Co-Founder and CEO or Teal Health, ...

If you’ve ever had a Pap smear or are due for one, you might have some concerns—does it hurt? Can it cause long-term damage? Is it really necessary? Recently, a video went viral claiming that one ...

A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is a screening procedure that can detect cervical cancer. During a Pap smear, a doctor or practitioner collects cells from the cervix. The cervix is the opening to ...

A Pap smear, or Pap test, is an important screening tool for cervical cancer. The test checks for precancerous or cancerous cells on the cervix, which is the opening of the uterus. It does not screen ...

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 ...

Dr. Carla Picardo wants to clear up the confusion about pap smears. A pap smear is a routine procedure to test for cervical cancer in women. Cells are collected from a woman's cervix — the lower, ...

People should avoid having sex for 2 days before a Pap smear, as sex can cause a discharge that may affect the result. People should also avoid douching, applying any contraception or medication ...

The FDA approved the first at-home cervical cancer screening in May. Texas is the eighth state to have access to the test as Teal Health rolls the product out state-by-state.