A Pap smear test is very important to screen for abnormalities of cells in the cervix. Done regularly, it can help to recognize changes earlier and allows many women to seek treatment and avoid the ...

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to remind ourselves that routine screenings are a critical part of our wellness routines. Cervical cancer is among the most preventable ...

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 ...

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New cervical cancer screening guidelines have been released by the U.S. Preventative Service Task Force, and they may be welcomed as good news by many: fewer Pap smears. According to the new ...

Three million people receive abnormal Pap smear results each year, but less than one percent are diagnosed with cervical cancer.

I was 23 when I had my first pap smear, and I didn’t even know what the procedure tested for. While out one Saturday evening with three of my girlfriends, I sat in silence as they discussed their most ...

For many women, simply hearing the words "pap smear" can ignite a shudder of discomfort. There are definitely more painful things we experience as women, but a pap smear never fails to make us feel ...

It’s not uncommon to experience cramping or mild bleeding after a Pap smear. But heavy bleeding or severe cramping shouldn’t occur. A Pap smear is a screening procedure that can detect cervical cancer ...