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What is a pap smear? why is it so important to have one done. what does a pap smear determine?
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Cervical cancer test: The Pap smear is a test to screen for cervical cancer. More commonly,,precancerous changes are are what we find and then treat to reduce the risk for cervical cancer. Recent Guidlines do NOT recommend PAP smears in women under 21 years old. Rather, this age group need preventive care, including the a HPV vaccine and testing for STDs.
Answered 6/19/2014
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Papanicolaou Smear: Human Papilloma Virus is a sexually transmitted disease which can lead to cervical cancer. The Pap smear is a screening tool so as to identify lesions that may be precancerous or have HPV identification as not all HPV strains cause cancer. IT is done with a pelvic exam and a speculum is used to identify the cervix-entry to the uterus. HPV vaccines are available-please talk to Gyn about this!
Answered 6/19/2014
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