“One of the main causes of an abnormal pap is HPV, which is an STD, and is probably the most common STD that we see nowadays,” says Johnson. “It’s spread virally, and its symptoms are very insidious.

An abnormal Pap smear means some percentage of your cervix cells appear abnormal in shape or size. In most cases, an abnormal Pap smear does not indicate cancer and is in fact caused by HPV. If you ...

A Pap test is an important preventative screening test for cervical cancer that’s performed on most 21- to 65-year-old women every few years. It’s fast and easy (albeit a bit uncomfortable) and it ...

KUTV — If you’re over age 21 and have had a well-woman exam, you’ve probably had a pap smear. It’s a quick test, and can be briefly uncomfortable, but what does it check for and how often should you ...

If you have endometriosis and receive an abnormal result after your Pap smear, you may be wondering if your endo is the underlying cause. Pap smears detect abnormal cells in your cervix. After your ...

The pre-HPV vaccination burden of ambulatory care visits and procedures related to cervical cancer screening is assessed, with projected effects of HPV vaccination and testing. Pap tests were ordered ...