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Abnormal Pap Test / Pap Test Directory
A Pap test is usually done as part of a woman's routine pelvic exam. During a Pap test, a small sample of cells from the surface of the cervix is collected and then examined in a lab for abnormal cell changes. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about Pap tests, how and when they are done, what they look for, and much more.
Medical Reference
Medical Tests in your 60s and Up
Here are the key medical tests you should have in your 60s, including a bone density scan, hearing exam, colon exam, prostate exam, and mammogram.
Pap Smear After Menopause
WebMD looks at the role of Pap smears in menopausal women and those who have had a hysterectomy.
Pelvic Exam and Menopause
WebMD explains the role of a pelvic exam in women who are menopausal and postmenopausal.
What Is a Pap Test?
A Pap test is an exam that can reveal whether you have cervical cancer. This article explains how it’s done and what your results can reveal about your health.
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Pap Technology
Women have been going to their gynecologists for Pap tests for more than 50 years. And their vigilance has paid off: Mortality rates from cervical cancer have dropped 70%, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. But a woman's chance of getting a false negative -- a result that says she's healthy when she really has cancer or pre-cancerous cells -- is still between 10
Cervical Cancer and the HPV Vaccine: A Shot of Prevention
Regular Pap tests and the HPV vaccine -- do you really need both?
What Your Gynecologist Wants You to Know
Does your gyno notice if you wax? WebMD shares seven secrets and tips from female doctors.