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 ...

An abnormal Pap smear does not necessarily mean cancer or that you cannot become pregnant. A Pap test detects changes in ...

Learn what can cause an abnormal Pap smear, what a positive result means, and what next steps to take.

During a Pap smear the most uncomfortable part will be when the doctor inserts a speculum into your vagina. However, the pain should be minimal and brief. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images A Pap smear is a ...

Many women dread getting their regular Pap smears. The procedure, which involves scraping cells from the cervix to check for HPV and cancer, is often uncomfortable for patients. But a new at-home exam ...

Background: Papanicolaou (Pap) smears have a relatively low sensitivity. Therefore, current recommendations require rescreening for cervical cancer every one to three years. DNA testing for high-risk ...

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 ...