Pap Smear

Last week I did an pap smear test and today I got the results. Yeah!!! It was normal. Phew!! What a relief. I have been having nightmares eversince I took the tests so I guess tonight I can sleep in peace. I got the below from a website about pap smear.

• What is a Pap smear?
• Who should have a Pap smear?
• Which women are at increased risk for having an abnormal Pap smear?
• How is a Pap smear done?
• What are the risks of having a Pap smear?
• How is a Pap smear read (analyzed)?
• What information is included on a Pap smear report?
• Why is a woman's menstrual status important for the Pap smear?
• Why is a woman's past Pap smear history pertinent?
• When might a Pap smear not be adequate for interpretation?
• How is the final Pap smear diagnosis made?
• What are the possible recommendations for follow-up after a Pap smear?
• What treatments are available if a Pap smear is abnormal?
• What is the follow-up after treatment for an abnormal Pap smear?
• What is the current status of human papilloma virus (HPV) testing?
• When should women start and stop having Pap smears, and how often should Pap smears be performed?
• What is the current status of the newer Pap smear technologies?
• With Pap smears so available, why are women still dying of cervical cancer?
• Historical note: Dr. Pap
• Pap Smear At A Glance
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