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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for pap smear
  1. Vaginal Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is vaginal cancer? Vaginal cancer is a rare type of cancer that starts in the vagina. The vagina is the canal leading from your cervix (the opening ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/vaginalcancer.html - Health Topics
  2. Cervical Cancer Screening (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a swab: A Pap test (also called a Pap smear or cervical cytology) checks for abnormal cells so ... cervix, it's recommended that you have your first Pap smear at age 21 and begin screening with an ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cervicalcancerscreening.html - Health Topics
  3. Cervix Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cervix disorder, but routine pelvic exams and a Pap smear test can help determine if you may need treatment. Cervix disorders can include: Cervical cancer is a cancer that ... provider may perform a Pap test to look for changes in your cervix. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cervixdisorders.html - Health Topics
  4. Cervical Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... that your provider collects with a swab: A Pap smear checks for abnormal cells so they can be treated before they become cancer An HPV test checks for high-risk HPV ... latex, you can use polyurethane condoms. NIH: National Cancer Institute
    https://medlineplus.gov/cervicalcancer.html - Health Topics
  5. HPV (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... women may have Pap tests (sometimes called a Pap smear), HPV tests, or both. HPV tests use a sample of cervical cells. Your provider may also suggest a colposcopy ... the possible benefits of vaccination. NIH: National Cancer Institute
    https://medlineplus.gov/hpv.html - Health Topics
  6. Health Screening (National Library of Medicine)  
    Screenings are tests that look for diseases before you have symptoms. Screening tests can find diseases early, when they're easier to treat. You can get some screenings ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/healthscreening.html - Health Topics