An easy at-home test to replace Pap smears is here—and will soon be fully covered by most insurance

While the Pap was invented in the 1940s and involves inspecting cervical cells for precancerous or cancerous shifts, in the ...
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The Latest Pap Smear Alternatives Ditch The Speculum. But Are They Effective?

Getting a Pap smear isn’t high on most people’s list, but it’s the go-to test to look for cervical changes that could lead to cancer. So, most women endure it every three or so years. Now, there’s a ...
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What to Expect at a Pap Smear

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 understandable to ...
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This company wants to replace your Pap smear — and promises its DIY cancer screening is less painful

Short of shopping for a bikini after the holidays, getting a Pap smear has to be one of the most dreaded parts of a woman’s life. Now, a new device — which was recently approved by the FDA — promises ...
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Erie doctor questions why many women are still getting pap smears every year

Dr. Carla Picardo wants to clear up the confusion about pap smears. A pap smear is a routine procedure to test for cervical cancer in women. Cells are collected from a woman's cervix — the lower, ...
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How frequently you should get a Pap smear or HPV test — and what to expect during the procedure

A Pap smear is a procedure that screens for cervical cancer by testing cells for any abnormalities. If your Pap results are abnormal that does not mean you have cancer, and more likely indicates HPV.
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Local doctor emphasizes prevention through screening

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when caught early, according to Dr. Tiffany Thompson, an OB-GYN ...
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‘That’s an option?’: Patient gets a Pap smear during menstrual cycle. The OB-GYN asks if they want their flow ‘scooped out’

A TikTok claim has gone viral after a creator said that during a routine Pap smear, while they happened to be on their period, their OB-GYN offered to shorten or eliminate the rest of their cycle by ...
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The FDA Just Approved A Groundbreaking New At-Home Pap Smear Tool. Here's How Soon You Can Use It

On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a first-of-its-kind at-home cervical cancer screening tool in an effort to provide a more accessible alternative to Pap smear tests. The goal ...
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Fewer Pap tests post-COVID shows need for better screening access, focus on rural areas

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In 2022, Pap smear testing rates were significantly lower for women living in rural vs. urban areas. Women aged ...
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ACS cervical cancer screening guidelines updates: What to know

On December 4, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released updates to their cervical cancer screening guidelines. The new guidelines call for people at average risk for cervical cancer to start ...