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By now, every woman should know that Pap smears save lives.

At the least, some experts say, women will no longer need Pap smears as often.

How often should you have a pap smear after menopause?

Would require insurance companies to cover the cost of Pap smears.

The test may be performed during a routine Pap smear.

During that period, about 20,000 Pap smear tests were conducted at the hospital.

If he could find out why those Pap smears were reported abnormal, maybe he'd have something.

She played a woman who was trying to sell a pap smear from Madonna.

One of the first might be a Pap smear.

A woman would get a Pap smear and possibly a mammogram.

An ovarian Pap smear may be available in five years, experts say.

So now, thanks to technology, there's no need to rely only on Pap smears.

What would she do if the next Pap smear proved to be abnormal?

Other tests, such as the blood test or pap smear have little to no direct risks.

The doctor also may perform a routine Pap smear at this time.

Let's make sure women and girls get Pap smears.

For decades, women were urged to have a Pap smear annually, from age 18.

The only test that has proven to save lives which I will be allowed to take is a pap smear.

It seemed to him that he remembered the Pap smear being mentioned there as well.

Also, pap smears in public hospitals and clinics now take two to four days, department officials said.

In these situations, Pap smears should be continued as determined by your doctor.

A woman should have a pelvic exam every year, including a Pap smear.

Learn how the Pap smear is used to screen for cervical cancer.

Then: "I gather you were given a pap smear on the other side.

Experts say that women get the vaccine and normal pap smears.

When is the best time to have a Pap test?

For most women, it is best to have a Pap test every 1 to 3 years.

Women who have a higher risk of cancer may need a Pap test more often.

I could follow up with another Pap test in 4 to 6 months.

It is usually found at a very early stage through a Pap test.

The decision about how often to have a Pap test is best made by you and your doctor.

We are having patients coming in for Pap tests and blood work.

Screening should be done every year by a Pap test.

No other special preparations are needed before having a Pap test.

Talk with your doctor about when to start having Pap tests.

Are not able to return for a follow-up Pap test.

I had an abnormal Pap test in my early 20s.

If your bleeding is light, you may still be able to have a Pap test.

Talk with your doctor about whether you should stop or continue to have Pap tests.

It may also be done as part of a routine Pap test to women over age 30.

They could have additional Pap tests, usually three over the next 18 months.

If you have had an abnormal Pap test result in the past, tell your doctor.

The Pap test is one of the great success stories in early detection.

Women can help improve the accuracy of a Pap test.

Most of those who die have not had regular Pap tests.

That's why it's important for women to have regular Pap tests.

These cell changes can be detected with a Pap test.

Have you ever had an abnormal Pap test (for women)?

A Pap test can be done in a doctor's office, a clinic, or a hospital.

Most of these women have never seen a gynecologist before, much less had a Pap test.