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What happens in a pap smear? what happens in a normal routine obgyn appointment

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Ob/GYN visit: Pap smear, breast exam , vital signs. A Pap smear involves using a speculum and a wooden spatula or a brush. All this should be reviewed with you prior to your visit and procedure. All the best. It is a good procedure to keep you safe.

Answered 4/23/2016

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It is quite simple: It depends on your age. But typically the gynecologist checks your female organs from outside and does an inspection of the Cervix with a lighted tube. A gentle smeal of the cervix is then taken(it is called PAP smear)) for microscipic exmination called cytology. The report will indicate if the cells in the smear are normal or possibly abnormal due to HPV infections. A regular pap test is recomme

Answered 11/25/2014

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