... as: Early or late puberty Menstrual problems or abnormal vaginal bleeding Infertility (problems getting pregnant) To help monitor: Infertility ... or delayed puberty Are childbearing age and have abnormal periods or no periods at all Are having trouble getting pregnant Have a high-risk pregnancy Have symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes and/or night sweats Use hormone replacement therapy after menopause Have vaginal bleeding after menopause Have a tumor that may be ...

... of the cervix. Check for the cause of abnormal vaginal bleeding or vulvar itching. If you've already been diagnosed and treated for HPV, the test may be used to monitor cell changes in the cervix. Sometimes, abnormal cells return after treatment. Why do I need ... you have any of the following symptoms: Heavy bleeding Abdominal (belly) pain Signs of infection, such as fever , chills, and/or bad smelling vaginal ... more of the following conditions: Genital warts Polyps Swelling or irritation of the cervix Abnormal tissue If your provider also performed a biopsy, ...

... or purplish spots on the skin Bruising easily Abnormal vaginal bleeding (especially heavy menstrual periods ) Feeling weak or dizzy ...

... the vagina with water or other fluid) Have vaginal sex Are there any risks to the test? You may feel some mild discomfort during a Pap smear and have some very light bleeding afterward, but there are no known risks to having a Pap smear. What do the results mean? A Pap smear test could have the following results: Normal or "negative" result , which usually means that no abnormal changes were found in your cervix cells. Your ...

... a fever , severe abdominal (belly) pain , or heavy vaginal bleeding. After your hysteroscopy, your provider may recommend that you not have sex, use tampons, or douche for two weeks after the procedure. They may also tell you to avoid baths, swimming, or hot tubs during this time. What do the results mean? If your results were not normal , it may mean one of the following conditions: Fibroids, polyps, or other abnormal growths were found. Your provider may be able ...

... test. Afterward, you may have mild discomfort or vaginal bleeding, or a small amount of amniotic fluid may ... should tell them about. These may include ongoing vaginal bleeding , amniotic fluid leakage, severe cramping, or a fever . ... Results that are not normal are reported as "abnormal" or "positive." This means that your baby very ...

... in the lower abdomen (belly) Sore throat (uncommon) Vaginal bleeding between menstrual periods Pain, tenderness, or swelling in ... penis. A cervical swab may cause a little vaginal bleeding or other discharge. What do the results mean? ... your exposure to the bacteria. A positive (or abnormal) test result means that you are infected with ...

... a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or have had vaginal bleeding during the pregnancy. Will I need to do ...

... a Pap smear). A Pap test looks for abnormal changes in cervical cells before they become cancer. ... screen for cervical cancer if you: Had an abnormal result on a Pap test. An HPV test can show whether HPV caused the abnormal changes in your cervical cells. Are age 30 ... to develop cervical cancer if you: Had an abnormal HPV test, Pap test, or cervical biopsy in ...