Pap Smear Test: A Pap smear test can detect certain viral infections that are known to cause cervical cancer. There are few risks during a Pap smear procedure. Types of abnormal Pap test results include atypical squamous cells; atypical grandular cells; endocervical adenocarcinoma in situ; low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion; high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion. Pap smear is recommended even for women in menopause or who are postmenopausal.
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Colposcopy Colposcopy is the direct magnified inspection of the surface of a woman's genital area, including the cervix, vagina, and vulva, using a light source and a binocular microscope.
Pap Smear Test Topic Guide - Visuals
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Pap Smear Test Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine, QuadrivalentHuman papillomavirus (HPV) can cause genital warts, cancer of the cervix, and various cancers of the vulva or vagina...learn more »
Pap Smear Test Topic Guide – Related Topics
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Vaginal Bleeding
Irregular vaginal bleeding can be caused by dysfunctional uterine bleeding (for example, unbalanced hormones that affect the menstrual cycle, and trauma), learn more »
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer occurs when tumors in the female reproductive organs, the ovaries, grow out of control. Doctors aren't sure what causes learn more »
Genital Warts
Genital warts (HPV) are growths in the genital area of both men and women. learn more »