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.

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 ...

A pap smear (or pap test) is a screening for cervical cancer ... and can increase the risk of other serious health conditions. The insertion process of intrauterine devices (IUDs)can be nerve-wracking ...

"In our eyes this was such a significant improvement that, in good conscience, we could not continue to accept conventional pap smears," Galup says. That decision caused problems for the lab ...

Despite cervical cancer being highly preventable with regular Pap smears, HPV testing, and vaccination, cervical cancer remains one of the leading health concerns for women globally and is ...

examine the physical domain of Pap smears—from the test’s evolution and its role in detecting precancerous changes to what happens during the procedure. They address common concerns, modern ...

The Papanicolaou (Pap) smear is commonly used to screen for cervical cancer and since its introduction in organized screening programmes in resource-rich countries it has been successful in ...

After CBC Toronto was first to report on a Toronto gynecologist linked to potential exposure to bloodborne infections, several patients reached out with their own negative experiences with the doctor.

The UK’s cervical screening programme was introduced in 1988, using a technique originally known as the ‘pap smear’, developed ... It’s a whole process of looking at what the best test ...

The GHA will now begin a mass call out, via text, to around 12,000 women who are overdue their smear tests and a dedicated helpline has also been set up for those would wish to check their screening ...

In celebration of Women’s Month, actress Bianca Umali spearheaded an outreach, bringing access to healthcare services including pap smear and breast examination for women in Cardona, Rizal.