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Pap Test

Also called: Pap Smear, Pap

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Your doctor should be able to view enough of you cervix to perform an endometrial biopsy.  Typically a special instrument, called a tenaculum...
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A virginal woman probably does not need a pap smear, unless there are medical reasons do do so. A pap can wait until you are no longer a virgin. Can...
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First, you cannot conclusively tell past sexual activity by having a pap smear, and second, if your GYN did tell your parents, you would end up being...
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Yes! One can get HPV without having sex.During a vaginal birth, the child can get HPV from his/her mother, if she is infected. HPV or Human Papilloma...
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A pap smear can cause bleeding. The cervix of some women are very friable and will bleed easily from the slightest trauma. A past sexual assault...
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Pap tests are better now at detecting HPV. You could have gotten this virus from any of your former partners years and years ago, and it is only now...
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It is possible that you may have some dryness. KY Jelly can be helpful. I had this trouble after years of marriage. Mine was related to low hormones...
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These two cancers are not "connected", but it is still unfortuante for you to have this family history. I wish you the best in your recent...
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All women can make their own decision on when or even whether they have a pelvic examination and a pap smear -- these are TWO, very different...
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Yes, Protected sex always. Even with oral sex for your partner, that is him doing you. There has been a significant increaase of Oral Cancers in...
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I'm not sure if the bumps are a sign of cervical cancer, but I would call your doctor and ask them. It would probably put your mind at ease too...
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are you doing a home test or at a Dr office?
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First, I'm sorry to hear you have been diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV), but I'm glad to hear you're getting regular pap smears...
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A Pap smear does not test for endometriosis.  There is no simple test for endometriosis. Endometriosis is typically diagnosed based on...
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A Pap smear is a test used to diagnose cervical or vaginal precancerous or cancerous cells.  Your first Pap smear should be performed at the age...
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