Question 1

i had a suspicious mammogram and abnormal cells with pap smear. i amscheduled for further mamo and another pap. the 2 togethter worrisome or coincident?

Accepted Answer

Mammogram/Pap: They are most likely coincidental. A suspicious mammogram and abnormal cells in pap are findings on these screening tests, and they don't confirm the presence of cancer. But rarely certain types of breast cancer can metastasize to the uterine cervix. You definitely do need to follow up and find out what these findings really are.

Question 2

hi, i need to have pap smear and mammogram done. where can i go. i am based in houghton.

Accepted Answer

Try insurer website: Years ago, listings used to be available only in printed form. By the turn of the century, lists had become available online everywhere. Now, some lists are only online, and no longer printed. Local medical societies, hospitals, insurance companies usually list medical doctors by name, specialty, and location. In general, all primary care doctors do check-ups, Pap smears, and can order mammograms.

Question 3

which is the other thing a woman should get every year beside a pap smear and mammogram?

Accepted Answer

Depends on age: At your age you need pap but if the pap is normal 2-3 years in a row you can do it less often. Mammogram is recommended after age 50. You may wish to check blood lipids, blood sugar and take vaccinations as needed. See this site for more information.
http://www.cdc.gov/aging/.

Question 4

what is another check-up a woman should get every year beside a pap smear and mammogram?

Accepted Answer

Pelvic exam: A woman over 35 needs a pelvic exam including a bimanual and rectovaginal examination yearly. Your pap smear, if normal, may not need to be yearly.

Question 5

will alcohol effect a pap smear and mammogram?

Accepted Answer

No: I wish they were all so easy to answer. I hope you limit your alcohol intake to what truly makes you happy, and if you should feel your drinking becoming compulsive or a way of coping with difficulties you can manage in some better way, that you'll decide to stop. And i hope you'll forgive me if my last remark was out of line. Especially, i'm glad you're keeping up your health maintenance.

Question 6

i scheduled an appointment to get three tests done: pap smear, mammogram and cholesterol testing. what can i expect?

Accepted Answer

Data: You can expect to be told that you do or don't have abnormal cells in your cervix, that you do or don't have abnormal calcifications in your breast, and that your cholesterol is healthy or high. Good luck. You're smart to get tested.

Question 7

if i go to the doctor, when do they have to do a pelvic exam/pap smear/mammogram?

Accepted Answer

Yearly mammogram: It is recommended that women over 40 get a yearly mammogram with a clinical breast examination. As far as the frequency of pelvic exam and pap smear it would be best to check with your primary health care provider or gynecologist. Perhaps another expert on HealthTap can answer that for you.

Question 8

where can i go to get a mammogram test done? i have tenderness in my right breast and i can feel a lump. ive never gone for a mammogram or pap smear. according to my health benefits i can get the test done but i dont know where to start

Accepted Answer

Mammogram: Our service does not provide this information and there is no indication where you are. I suggest getting in contact with your health plan.  A breast lump should be evaluated by a doctor first.

Question 9

is pap smear still required for women who are in pre or post menopausal stages? recently had my mammography but have not seen my fp for my yearly pap smear and other routine exams. am wondering if this is still nescessary at my age. thank you.

Accepted Answer

For : For women in "transition" years (40-60), the obgyn community still recommends a yearly exam.  This is an opportunity to evaluate the genital structures, both inside and out.  A genital skin exam is important as well, and typically not done by other providers.

Pap testing is used for early identification of cancer of the cervix.  Your pap regimen is based you your history of any abnormal paps.

Assuming you have had a normal paps, and you still have your cervix, the actually pap test can be decreased to 3 year intervals.  Most authorities recommend discontinuing the pap test at age 65 or 70.

Continue to get your annual mammograms, consider colonoscopy if you are over 50, and visit your doctor to update your pelvic exam.  Best wishes and good health.

Question 10

am 32 - no children yet. best way to determine 1.ovarian cancer-pap smear or ca 125 & 2.breast cancer-mammography or ca 15-3 granny died of ovarian ca?

Accepted Answer

Exam: I would not recommend obtaining a ca-125 as it is a nonspecific test in patients without ovarian cancer.  I would recommend a gynecologic exam.  At your age, i would recommend a yearly breast exam.  I would start obtaining mammograms at age 40.  Hope this helps.

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I had a suspicious mammogram and abnormal cells with pap smear. i amscheduled for further mamo and another pap. the 2 togethter worrisome or coincident?

A member asked:

Hi, i need to have pap smear and mammogram done. where can i go. i am based in houghton.

A member asked:

Which is the other thing a woman should get every year beside a pap smear and mammogram?

A member asked:

What is another check-up a woman should get every year beside a pap smear and mammogram?

A member asked:

Will alcohol effect a pap smear and mammogram?

A member asked:

I scheduled an appointment to get three tests done: pap smear, mammogram and cholesterol testing. what can i expect?

A member asked:

If i go to the doctor, when do they have to do a pelvic exam/pap smear/mammogram?

A member asked:

Where can i go to get a mammogram test done? i have tenderness in my right breast and i can feel a lump. ive never gone for a mammogram or pap smear. according to my health benefits i can get the test done but i dont know where to start

A member asked:

Is pap smear still required for women who are in pre or post menopausal stages? recently had my mammography but have not seen my fp for my yearly pap smear and other routine exams. am wondering if this is still nescessary at my age. thank you.

A member asked:

Am 32 - no children yet. best way to determine 1.ovarian cancer-pap smear or ca 125 & 2.breast cancer-mammography or ca 15-3 granny died of ovarian ca?

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