Regular Pap smears are a vital part of women's health care. Among these, the Pap smear stands out as a critical test for women. A Pap smear is a simple, quick procedure that can detect early signs of ...

Pap smear is a simple and quick procedure that detects abnormal cells before cervical cancer develops. Find out how often you should get tested.

Medically reviewed by Khadeja Haye, MD Key Takeaways You can still get a Pap smear while on your period, but heavy bleeding ...

Getting a Pap smear isn’t high on most people’s list, but it’s the go-to test to look for cervical changes that could lead to cancer. So, most women endure it every three or so years. Now, there’s a ...

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 ...

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A Pap smear involves a medical provider inserting a speculum into the vagina, then swabbing the cervix before sending the sample to a lab. Credit - Getty Images Maybe you had a bad experience with ...