Routine visits to South Lake OB-GYN, especially ones that include pap smears, are one of the best ways you can take a proactive approach to your gynecological health. For the most part, women who undergo a pap smear rarely ever receive a call-back from their OB-GYN. On occasion, however, some patients could receive a pap […]
What to Expect During a Pap Smear
A Pap smear, or a Pap test, is a procedure used to test for cervical cancer. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus; it is roughly cylindrical and connects the upper part of the uterus to the vagina. During a Pap smear, the medical professional collects cells from the uterus to examine them […]
How Often Do I Need a Pap Smear?
A pap smear is a medical examination that is used to look for signs of cancer in the cervix. Abnormal cell changes are extremely easy to spot by a trained professional. These cell changes would eventually lead to cancer if they were not spotted and treated in a timely manner. Since cervical cancer is a […]
How Often Do I Need to Get a Pap Smear?
A Pap smear test is designed to detect cervical cancer in females. However, many women are not always sure how often they need a Pap smear test. In the past, women were generally told to get a Pap smear test once a year. However, that is no longer the case. Today, however, doctors recommend that […]