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Why would women need to have pap tests after a hysterectomy?
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They don't: The cervix is removed during hysterectomy so there is nothing to sample for a pap smear. They still require periodic exams because they still can get ovarian and vaginal cancers.
Answered 6/18/2015
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If pap test is negative, but there is a continuos vaginal bleeding, it's possible to say that there isn't any vaginal cancer?(ps: i did hysterectomy)
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