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Re: A question on pap smearsFrom: Tracy (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 25 Jun 1998 13:07:44 -0500 (CDT)
At Thu, 25 Jun 1998, Sally wrote: > >Hi, >I am 18 years old and have been sexually active for about 1 year. I >have been quite worried about having a pap smear and what it involves. I >would be greatly appreciative if you could send me some information on >how I go about having a pap smear as I am rather unsure about what I >have to do. For example do I see my GP? >Thankyou for you time and effort, > >-- >Sally Bowman > PAP SMEAR A simple test, it can detect abnormalities in the cervix before they become cancerous. This test detects 95 percent of cervical cancer and it can occasionally detect endometrial or ovarian cancer and cervical or vaginal infections. A Pap smear is performed during a pelvic examination. After opening the vagina by placing a speculum into it, the doctor will scrape the entire surface of the cervix with a wooden spatula, brush or cotton swab. The doctor will then take a cell sample from the cervical canal with a cotton swab.
-- Tracy L. Trull PCT, MA, NA Women's Health Advisory Board Member Assistant to the Editor Women's Health at OBGYN.net http://www.obgyn.net/women/bios/trull.htm tracytrull@ivillage.com
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