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What Is Pap Smear

Simply answered to "what is a pap smear?", it is an early screen for human papillomavirus caused cervical cancer. It is estimated that about 2-3 million women are diagnosed with cervical cancer yearly. Papanicolaou tests help to reveal any abnormalities that appear in the cervical cells and take necessary steps to handle the disease as soon as possible. The tests are recommended for all women aged 18 and older. Simply answered to "what is a pap smear?", it is an early screen for human papillomavirus caused cervical cancer.

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What Is Pap Smear

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Human Papillomavirus, Cervical Cancer

Since there may be no signs of cervical cancer, Papanicolaou tests applied on a regular basis may show the presence (or absence) of cancerous cells in the body. A doctor dilates the vaginal opening to take a smear with a plastic or wooden instrument. The sample is then sent to a lab to examine for abnormalities in the cells. Simply answered to "what is a pap smear?", it is an early screen for human papillomavirus caused cervical cancer.

Other Topics: HPV Picture, HPV Vaccine, HPV Virus Symptom, HPV Type, HPV 16, Oral Human Papilloma Virus, Human Papilloma Virus, Cervical Dysplasia Natural Treatment, Abnormal Pap Smear, Genital Wart

Dr. Joe Glickman, Jr., M.D.

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