Annalisa (Nalis) Merelli is a contributing writer at STAT focused on boys’ and men’s health. Pap smears must be a strong contender for the worst best thing to happen to gynecology. The test, alongside ...

I have a condition called vaginismus that makes traditional cervical cancer screening nearly impossible.

Regular cervical cancer screening using HPV testing and/or Pap tests can prevent up to 90% or more of cervical cancers by detecting and treating precancerous lesions early, making it one of the most ...

Routine Pap smears are life-saving. These survivors’ stories underscore an important truth: cervical cancer doesn’t always ...

Women ages 30 and older can now use a swab to collect their own vaginal samples to screen for cervical cancer, according to new guidelines from a national health task force. Draft recommendations ...

Federal guidelines are expanding the options for cervical cancer screenings beyond the often-disliked Pap smear. According to new recommendations released Monday by the Health Resources and Services ...

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month and cancer experts at Intermountain Health want to bring awareness to issues related to cervical cancer, the tests that can warn women about potential cancer ...

Nov. 3 -- (HealthDay News) -- A Pap test (Pap smear) collects a sample of cells from the cervix to look for any abnormalities or changes. It's often used to help diagnose infections or cervical cancer ...

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 ...