During the routine procedure, cells from your cervix are gently scraped away and examined for abnormal growth. The procedure is done at your doctor’s office. It may be mildly uncomfortable, but ...

As a registered nurse with more than 16 years experience working with women in underserved communities, I’ve been utterly disheartened over the past 24 hours. A pelvic exam is what most lay people ...

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 ...

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer found in women worldwide. But thanks to a screening test called a Pap smear, doctors can catch any abnormal cells early and treat them before they ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Every year, millions of people with female reproductive organs will head to their gynecologist for a ...

Nicole is a sex and women's health journalist whose work can be found on Playboy, SELF, HelloFlo, and Rewire News. She has a column called \Intimate Justice\" on Sixty Inches From Center. """ No one ...

The pre-HPV vaccination burden of ambulatory care visits and procedures related to cervical cancer screening is assessed, with projected effects of HPV vaccination and testing. Pap tests were ordered ...

Every year millions of women trek to their gynecologist or other healthcare provider and reluctantly climb into the stirrups. Though no one particularly likes a pelvic exam, most women put up with the ...

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.