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Pap Smear After Hysterectomy

It's important to have a pap smear after hysterectomy because the danger of cervical or vaginal dysplasia is still present. Screening for cervical cancer allows cancer to be detected in early stages before it becomes progressive. Regular screening for women who have had their uterus removed has been found to be less useful even though vaginal cancer can advance more rapidly. It's important to have a pap smear after hysterectomy because the danger of cervical or vaginal dysplasia is still present.

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Pap Smear After Hysterectomy

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Cervical, Vaginal Dysplasia

Although vaginal cancer is rare when there are no other linked threats, routine cytology exams for women with a uterus removed is still preferred. Removal associated to cervical cancer or Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection history, which is commonly associated with vaginal and cervical cancer, reinforces this preference. It's important to have a pap smear after hysterectomy because the danger of cervical or vaginal dysplasia is still present.

Other Topics: HPV Disease, HPV, Picture of HPV Virus, HPV Genital Wart, HPV Infection in Man, Human Papilloma Virus, Human Papillomavirus HPV, LEEP Procedure, Abnormal Pap Smear, Genital Wart Treatment

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

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