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Anal Pap Smears

Anal pap smears are sometimes done when hpv is apparent on the vulvar and cervical areas. Though developed to detect cervical cancer in women, Papanicolaou test can be helpful when determining malignancies affecting the anus, which is believed to be common in gay men. Gay men are now being encouraged to have Papanicolaou test to reveal the disease early. Anal pap smears are sometimes done when hpv is apparent on the vulvar and cervical areas.

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Anal Pap Smears

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Vulvar, Cervical

The procedure implies taking a tissue sample from the anus and examining it in a lab for changes in size and shape that could indicate malignant growths. This condition is often linked to sexually transmitted diseases such as HPV and HIV. People suffering from these diseases should have regular check-ups. Anal pap smears are sometimes done when hpv is apparent on the vulvar and cervical areas.

Other Topics: HPV, HPV Virus, HPV Man, HPV Testing, HPV Virus and Cervical Cancer, Human Papilloma Virus, Human Papillomavirus Vaccine, Causes Cervical Dysplasia, Pap Smear, Genital Wart Contagious

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

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