No, ovarian cysts can’t typically cause abnormal Pap smears. The most common cause of an abnormal Pap smear is infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can lead to changes in the cervical ...
Learn about the differences between Pap smears and HPV tests for cervical cancer screening.
I was 23 when I had my first pap smear, and I didn’t even know what the procedure tested for. I was 23 when I had my first pap smear, and I didn’t even know what the procedure tested for. While out ...
If you've been putting off scheduling your Pap smear-maybe for months, maybe longer-take a deep breath. There's no judgment ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women with poor reading skills are less likely to understand the purpose of Pap smears used to screen for cervical cancer and more likely to not know how to respond to ...