Women Health Center

Pap Smear Test is an uncomplicated, painless, minutes-long test performed for screening cervical cancer which entails collection of cervical cells to be microscopically evaluated. Although not an analytical test, but in case of an abnormal result, further testing could become necessary. Pap Smear Test could identify irregular changes in the cervix prior to them turning malignant or cancer-causative. It is a vastly effectual means of screening for cervical cancer and in averting it. With due credit to Federal programs, women in the United States are offered gratis or lost-costing Pap smears by the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. Via this program, women who are not insured or deprived could be able to get Pap smears at the locally placed clinics and physician’s  [...]

Changes in cervical cancer screening recommendations are positively in tandem with advancements in battling the disease. The role of HPV (human papillomavirus) is better comprehended in cervical cancer leading to Pap smear test evolving. This test not just spots irregular cells developing in retort to HPV infection but additionally identifies viral form that is causing the disease. As cervical cancer has gradual development, hence those women in the low-risk category would not require undergoing annual Pap smear tests and could safely go in for pap tests in a time interval of 2-3 years would suffice. These new-fangled cervical cancer recommendations actually do not overlook any cancers. For women in their twenties having a yearly Pap smear test would detect no further cancers as compared  [...]