“I didn’t feel it at all:” Pain from pap smears is often ignored. New methods help patients avoid it Unrecognized pain conditions have long made pap smears excruciating for some — that’s ...

“I’m really looking forward to my Pap smear today—said no woman ever” is a sentiment shared by legions of females for good reason. Lying on a table with their feet in stirrups and their ...

If your Pap smear results read inflammation, it does not necessarily indicate cancer. Find out what this finding might imply.

Marguerite Brathwaite from Innovative Women’s Care explains the importance of Pap smears, HPV, and next steps after an abnormal result.

Pap smears save many lives, but many women avoid the uncomfortable and intrusive procedure. New self-test kits could change this.

A Pap smear is a vital screening tool for early detection of cervical cancer, recommended for women starting at age 21. Regular tests, particularly for high-risk individuals, can detect abnormal ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has introduced a new recommendation that women should undergo HPV testing every five years, rather than a pap smear, to detect cervical cancer.

A Pap smear is an important screening tool for cervical cancer. Here's what happens during the exam.

Q: It's time for my daughter to have a Pap smear, but she's putting it off because it was so painful last time. I wonder if switching to a female doctor might help? It's a very unpleasant test and ...