Just the thought of one can lead to feelings of dread and anxiety.
Even thephrasepap smear sounds unpleasant.
These examscheck for cervical cancer, which typically doesntotherwise show many symptoms in its early stages.
Both cell samples are taken to a lab and tested to see if there are precancerous or cancerous cells.
Pap smears are strictly screening for precancerous and cancerous changes of the cervix, she says.
We currently dont have any recommended or good screening methods for either uterine or ovarian cancers.
board-certified OB/GYN
Dr. Tanouye emphasizes that pap smears are important because of their role inpreventing cervical cancer.
On average, cervical cancer takes around10 to 15 years to develop, she says.
Mild cramp-y discomfortnot exactly pleasant, but not horrendous either.
Andhealth insurance is required to cover them.
Clearly getting one regularly is a big overall win.
Actually its more than that: Its life-saving.
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