A Pap smear test is very important to screen for abnormalities of cells in the cervix. Done regularly, it can help to recognize changes earlier and allows many women to seek treatment and avoid the ...

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Say goodbye to that painful speculum. Soon, women across the U.S. will be able to conduct their very own at-home Pap smear test, thanks to a new tool approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...

A Pap smear test can save your life. If you are a woman over 21 or sexually active, the Pap test should be part of your annual health check-up It is recommended that one should take Pap smear test ...

Sorting out issues 'downstairs' is never a nice experience but if it's a procedure that can save your life then it's vital. Around 1,000 women die every year of cervical cancer, yet a whooping 20% of ...

If a person receives a positive human papillomavirus (HPV) result from a Pap smear, they need a colposcopy to confirm the diagnosis. This is a minimally invasive procedure that healthcare ...

A new test for HPV has been cleared as way to screen for cervical cancer, but doctors are concerned that it doesn't do enough to protect younger women. By Hannah Waters Published Jul 10, 2014 5:00 PM ...

A clinic which helps survivors of rape and sexual assault feel more comfortable during cervical screening celebrates 10 years ...

Last month I had a cervical biopsy while hungover, which I wouldn’t recommend (the hangover part) and was pretty terrified about (the biopsy part). I am a person who recently googled "Is there a sort ...

Despite living in an era with a major focus on health and wellbeing, the number of women attending their smear tests is at its lowest rate in almost two decades. The potentially lifesaving screening ...