During a Pap smear the most uncomfortable part will be when the doctor inserts a speculum into your vagina. However, the pain should be minimal and brief. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images A Pap smear is a ...

A doctor and public health expert explains why the new federal guidelines expanding cervical cancer screening to at-home testing could be a game-changer.

Cervical cancer may be caused by any of more than a dozen particular strains of sexually transmitted human papillomavirus, or HPV. The NEJM study of more than 130,000 women found that one-time ...

Learn about the differences between Pap smears and HPV tests for cervical cancer screening.

Cervical cancer is among the easiest gynecologic cancers to prevent, and two screening tests can help detect the disease early: the routine Pap smear and testing for human papillomavirus, or HPV. The ...

If you've been putting off scheduling your Pap smear-maybe for months, maybe longer-take a deep breath. There's no judgment ...

Dr. Marie Savard explains the differences between a Pap smear and a DNA test. April 7, 2009— -- A DNA test that detects the human papillomavirus, which causes cervical cancer, is more effective ...

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KUTV — If you’re over age 21 and have had a well-woman exam, you’ve probably had a pap smear. It’s a quick test, and can be briefly uncomfortable, but what does it check for and how often should you ...

The pap smear (or pap test) is one of the cornerstones of women's health. It was introduced in the 1940's as a way to screen for abnormal cervical cells. Starting at the age of 21 women are ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In 2022, Pap smear testing rates were significantly lower for women living in rural vs. urban areas. Women aged ...

“HPV DNA testing is proven to be more effective in detecting precancerous changes of the cervix compared to conventional pap smears and women only need as few as two screenings in a lifetime,” she ...