If you’ve ever had a Pap smear or are due for one, you might have some concerns—does it hurt? Can it cause long-term damage?

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

Which is good advice! Your pap smear can check for anything “abnormal” and help you and your healthcare provider get a better picture over time of your health risks and needs. The U.S. Preventive ...

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 ...

For many women, the phrase “Pap smear” instantly conjures up memories of chilly exam tables and awkward small talk with a doctor. But while it might not be anyone’s favorite appointment, the Pap smear ...

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 ...

Getting your first "Pap smear" is a dubious rite of passage into American womanhood. Though we've all heard that we're supposed to get tested each year, we may not know lots of other important things ...

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 ...

Most people should continue getting Pap smears after menopause, as you may still be at risk for cervical cancer, which Pap tests can identify early. Some people may be able to stop Pap smears after ...

Check Up 13: Free Pap smears available to women To help encourage women to get pap smears, the medical staff at Ascension St. Vincent is donating their time to offer free pap smears for Check Up 13.

There is nothing more terrifying to me than going for a routine pap smear check. The image of the metal speculum and the manoeuvring from my first examination still replays like a bad memory. It feels ...