How frequently you should get a Pap smear or HPV test — and what to expect during the procedure

Pap smears are screening tools to detect any abnormal changes in cervical cells which may indicate cancer or HPV.
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What Is A Pap-Smear And Why Should You Get It?

A pap smear, also called a pap test is a screening procedure for cervical cancer. It is used to detect the presence of ...
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The FDA approves first U.S. at-home tool as a Pap-smear alternative

The Food and Drug administration has approved the U.S.'s first at-home alternative to the Pap smear, a procedure generations of women have dreaded and often found painful. The new device by Teal ...
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First HPV Self-Tests Now Available in US as Pap Smear Alternative

An alternative to conventional cervical screening—otherwise known as smear tests or Pap smears—is now available and may help more women detect the human papillomavirus (HPV) before it becomes cervical ...