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A pap smear test is used to detect cervical cancer in its early stages and in this, cells from the cervix are taken and examined under a microscope to check for the signs of cancer.
Other names for pap smear tests are:
This test is used:
Pap smear tests should never be done during periods. The best time to get yourself tested is 5 days after the last day of periods.
The following things should be kept in mind 2 – 3 days prior to the test:
In this test, a vaginal speculum is inserted to hold the vagina and to see the cervix. Then cells are gently scraped off from the cervical region with a spatula to take a sample. There is only slight discomfort felt but the procedure is not painful.
The test results for pap smear are interpreted in the following manner:
Regular pap smears should be done between the age of 21 and 65 years. Also, the gap to be kept between the checkups depends on the age group as follows:
No STIs can’t be detected with a pap smear.
There are no risks associated with it except for slight bleeding or mild discomfort after the test.
For more information, you can visit medlineplus.gov and webmd.com.
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