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Is A Pap Smear Necessary After A Hysterectomy
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Will I still need a pap smear after complete hysterectomy?
Not if no cervix.: sometimes when they do a hysterectomy, they will remove all internal organs, but leave the cervix. If you still have a cervix, then you will need a pap. find out from your surgeon if you still have a cervix. ...Read more
Pap Smear (Definition)
A pap smear (cervical smear) is a text looking at the cells from the canal and outside of the cervix to see if any abnormalities (especially ...Read more
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Is there a need for pap smears if supracervical hysterectomy done?
Yes since cervix: If you have a cervix then there is risk of cervical cancer. While this risk declines with age there are new recommendations for how often you should have a pap, and for women over 30 an additional test on same sample for hi risk hpv (human papillomavirus) that causes most cervical cancers. Here's link: http://www.Womenshealthfremont.Com/newsdesk/news/longer-intervals-recommended-for-pap-smears. ...Read more
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How often should one get a pap test done after a leep procedure?
3 moth then every--: We will consider that the leep was for cis/cin2/3 with negative margin. This suggests that you have predisposition for higher grade lesion (due to hr hpv). So you will need close follow up defined by your doctor. Usually first pap iafter 3 months and then every 6 months may be ok till consistently negative to be converted to regular pattern. ...Read more
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Is an annual gynecology exam necessary after a total hysterectomy?
Yes!: Absolutely! please continue seeing your gynecologist annually even after having a hysterectomy. At this visit, your physician will discuss your overall health and well-being. Also, since you are now surgically post-menopausal, your doctor will help you prevent problems such as osteoporosis. Importantly, you will still benefit from a regular pelvic and breast exam. ...Read more
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Is a Pap smear very painful for a Virgin?
Shouldn't be. : Having your first pelvic exam is typically an anxiety provoking experience. An exam and Pap smear should not be painful. You do not need a Pap smear before the age of 21. Your doctor should take steps to make you as comfortable as possible and explain the process to you. Hope this helps. ...Read more
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Is a biopsy a mandatory procedure before removing fibroids?
No.: I routinely treat patient's fibroids using uterine fibroid embolization (ufe) without a biopsy. I do require an MRI to evaluate the fibroid, the rest of the uterus, and the blood supply to make sure that ufe is going to be safe and effective. ...Read more
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Does a woman who had a hysterectomy, need a pelvic exam and pap test?
Yes: All women need yearly pelvic exams to monitor for problems that arent necessarily related to pap smears. Pap smears are no longer needed if the hysterectomy was performed for benign indications and there is no prior history of moderate or severe precancerous changes. ...Read more
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Is it normal to have vaginal pain after a pap smear test?
Mild, briefly: It is normal to have some vaginal spotting and cramping after a pap smear. If you are having a lot of pain, or non-period bleeding that is more than a little spotting, you should talk to a healthcare provider. ...Read more
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When does a woman need a colposcopy and biopsy?
Abnormal pap smear: Whenever certain abnormalities are noted on pap smears, a colposcopy and biopsy is indicated. This study allows for a better view of the uterine cervix and determination of the reason for the abnormal smear. ...Read more
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How is pap smear after leep completed?
Same: The pap is performed the same way as before the leep. ...Read more
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Is vaginal cancer diagnosticated only with a normal visit or needs a colposcopy? Thanks
Yes a normal Gynecol: A pelvic exam by your doctor can reveal the tumors. You do not need to have a colposcopy which is mainly done for early detection of the cancer of the cervix. ...Read more
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What is done during a routin pap smear? This will be my 1st time
Don't worry: You will be asked to undress and placed into a gown. They will have you lay on the exam table and place your legs in sturips. The doctor will sit between your legs and use a speculum, a device to help view your cervix, and insert it into the vagina. Although uncomfortable, hopefully not by much and brief. Once the cervix is seen, a sample is taken with a small brush. ...Read more
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Im scheduled to have a vaginal hysterectomy. Is it a painful procedure?
Varies: Vaginal hysterectomy is generally much less painful than an abdominal hysterectomy because there is no incision in the abdomen. Most of the pain from surgery comes from the skin incisions, with a vaginal surgery the only incision is at the top of the vagina and there are few pain receptors locted there - hence much less pain. ...Read more
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Is it normal to bleed for 4 days after a pap smear?
Seems a little long: Some women get vaginal bleeding after a pap smear but it usually only lasts for 1-2 days. If you have bleeding longer than that, call your doctor/np to let them know. ...Read more
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What is another check-up a woman should get every year beside a pap smear and mammogram?
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. ...Read more
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Is it normal to spot after a pap smear?
Yes: You may spot for a couple of days especially if the cervix has a lesion like an erosion. ...Read more
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After endometrial biopsy is it normal to have a vaginal discharge?
Yes, absolutely: Yes, it can be present for several days. ...Read more
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How long is it for a checkup after a cone biopsy?
3 weeks: Most doctors have patients come in 3 weeks after the procedure for an exam to be sure the cervix has completely healed and intercourse or tampon use can be resumed. ...Read more
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Can i get a pap smear test done a day after my period is done?
Yes: Yes, you can have a pap smear done at that time. I would recommend that you have a liquid based pap test and not a conventional pap smear at that time of your cycle because it allows us to remove any remaining excess blood and make sure the cells are preserved well for the best detection of any possible abnormal cells. ...Read more
Cervical Smear (Definition)
A cervical smear or pap smear is a text looking at cells from the outside and canal of the cervi to see if ...Read more
Hysterectomy (Definition)
The entire uterus (womb), cervix, the part protruding into the vagina, and ...Read more
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