Maybe you had a bad experience with your last Pap smear and you’re wary of going back to the ob-gyn. Or maybe you’ve never had one before and are scared to make the appointment. It’s understandable to ...
Dr. Marie Savard explains the differences between a Pap smear and a DNA test. April 7, 2009— -- A DNA test that detects the human papillomavirus, which causes cervical cancer, is more effective ...
Back in May of this year, the FDA approved a new method of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing in a healthcare setting. Rather than a standard Pap smear performed with a speculum -- a test dreaded by ...
You can get a Pap smear while on your period, especially if you're only spotting or have a light flow. However, heavy bleeding may make it harder to detect abnormal cervical cells, interfering with ...
What do guinea pigs, eugenics and Japanese incarceration during WWII have in common? What do guinea pigs, eugenics and Japanese incarceration during WWII have in common? They all play a role in the ...
HPV screening — rather than a pap smear — is more effective at detecting cervical cancer, according to a US task force Lordn/Getty Images The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is looking to update ...