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   What happens after a Pap test?

   • The healthcare professional places your collected cervix cells into a special liquid. The liquid goes to a lab. In the lab, the cells are examined under a microscope to look for signs of cancer or concerning cells that could become cancer. After your Pap test, you can go about your day as usual.

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   What if my Pap smear results come back positive?

   • If your results come back positive, it doesn’t automatically mean you have cancer. There are several reasons you could have an abnormal Pap smear. Most often, the abnormal test result means there have been cell changes caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Changes to your cervical cells caused by HPV can be mild, moderate, or severe.

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   How does a Pap test work?

   • Using a small stick, spatula, and/or brush the doctor or nurse gently scrapes the surface of the cervix to pick up cells. Sometimes they will use a special brush to collect cells from the inner part of the cervix that leads into the uterus. Samples of cells from the vagina can also be taken during a Pap test.

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   What if my Pap smear results are normal?

   • Normal results are sometimes also referred to as negative. If your results are normal, you probably won’t need a Pap smear for another three years. If the test results are abnormal, this doesn’t mean you have cancer.

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   What if I have an abnormal Pap test result when pregnant?

   • If you have an abnormal Pap test result when you are pregnant, your doctor will talk to you about next steps. You may have a colposcopy. But doctors usually avoid taking a biopsy until after you have given birth because there is a small chance that taking a biopsy sample can cause bleeding.

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   Jul 20, 2024 · After age 30: Cervical cancer screening after 30 often involves co-testing with a Pap test and HPV test every five years. Sometimes the HPV test is used alone and repeated every five years. After age 65: Consider stopping cervical cancer screening after discussing your health history and risk factors with your healthcare professional.

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   What happens during a Pap test. The doctor or nurse will use a small wooden spatula to gently scrape the surface of the lower part of the cervix to pick up cells. A special brush called a cytobrush is used to get cells from the upper part of the cervix that leads into the uterus.

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   HPV test results: What positive and negative results on a screening test mean. Pap test results: What normal, abnormal, and unsatisfactory screening test results mean. Follow-up tests and procedures after an abnormal Pap test (Pap smear) or HPV test. Treatment for high-grade cervical cell changes.

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   diagnose infection and inflammation in the lower female reproductive tract. follow up after an abnormal Pap test or to monitor precancerous conditions. check for abnormal cell changes or to see if cancer comes back (recurs) after treatment.

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   Sep 27, 2021 · After the test, you might feel mild discomfort from the scraping or a bit of cramping. You could also experience very light vaginal bleeding immediately following the test.

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   Mar 29, 2024 · A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is an exam a doctor uses to find out if you have cervical cancer. The test can also see changes in your cervical cells that may turn into cancer later.

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   A Pap smear (also called a Pap test) screens for cervical cancer. The test checks for abnormal cells on your cervix that are cancerous or have the potential to become cancerous and may also detect certain infections and inflammation.