A Pap smear is a procedure that screens for cervical cancer by testing cells for any abnormalities. If your Pap results are abnormal that does not mean you have cancer, and more likely indicates HPV.

Researchers found that the most common reason for avoiding a Pap smear is being concerned pain or discomfort — but it’s typically not as painful as many believe. “Cervical screenings should ...

The Papanicolaou (Pap) smear is commonly used to screen for cervical cancer and since its introduction in organized screening programmes in resource-rich countries it has been successful in ...