Many of us would choose the pain of a dentist’s chair over the most compassionate and sensitive gynecologist’s examination table. You endure a cold speculum — which is torture enough — then it does ...

If you get a call from your doctor’s office about an abnormal pap smear, you might start to freak out. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says it’s a good idea to take a deep breath first. Many times, the doctor ...

If you can’t remember when you had your last pap smear, there’s a chance you might be due for another. So how often should you get a pap smear, exactly? We asked Dr. Margo Harrison, MD, OBGYN and Head ...

Routine cancer screenings can save lives. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers thanks to Pap smears, which can detect abnormal cells before they even develop into cancer. Still, many ...

The recurrence score and chemotherapy treatment in node-positive, ER+ early-stage breast cancer patients in Israel. Background: This population based study investigates the patterns of care women with ...

If you have endometriosis and receive an abnormal result after your Pap smear, you may be wondering if your endo is the underlying cause. Pap smears detect abnormal cells in your cervix. After your ...

A Pap smear (Pap test) is a routine part of your healthcare screening. They are often performed during your first prenatal visit. Research and professional organizations confirm that it is safe and an ...

You can still get a Pap smear while on your period, but heavy bleeding might affect test accuracy. Light bleeding or spotting usually won't affect Pap smear results. Healthcare providers generally ...