In addition to Pap smears, HPV DNA testing has become a cornerstone of gynecological cancer prevention. This advanced technique detects the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually ...

This company wants to replace your Pap smear — and promises its DIY cancer screening is less painful By . ... no one enjoys going to the OB-GYN for a routine Pap smear,” Egan told The Post.

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Maybe you had a bad experience with your last Pap smear and you’re wary of going back to the ob-gyn. Or maybe you’ve never had one before and are scared to make the appointment. It’s ...

Pap smears may be a thing of the past during gynecological exams for some women, according to a new draft recommendation from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force.

Still, making pap smears trauma-free for all patients will require commitment from across the field of gynecology. “We need to keep pushing on [this],” Goppisetty said.

For the health of women, regular infections and screening are the most important to early detection and treatment. Two of the ...

Despite the Pap smear’s effectiveness, the drop in cervical cancer deaths has leveled off since 2008. In the United States, about 11,500 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, and ...

Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. ... OB-GYN and chief health officer at sexual and reproductive health company Wisp, ...

Getting a pap smear can be awkward, uncomfortable or even painful. But a new test approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could change that. In May, the FDA approved a self-swab ...

When it comes to gynecological care, some patients do prefer it when their doctor is a woman. ... Regarding Pap smears, there has been a new development that will make the procedure easier.