Medically reviewed by Khadeja Haye, MD You can get a Pap smear while on your period, especially if you're only spotting or ...

More than half of women surveyed mistakenly believed that Pap smears test for cancer. In reality, the primary goal of the test is to detect abnormal cell changes in the cervix — changes that ...

Prevent cervical cancer with screenings, HPV vaccine, and healthy habits. Early detection saves lives. Empower yourself for a ...

New CDC data on falling rates of precancerous cervical lesions in the U.S. underscore the benefits of HPV vaccination.

A Papanicolaou test, also known as a Pap smear or Pap test, checks for abnormal cervical cells which could lead to cancer if left untreated, but they don't test for HPV itself. An HPV test, however, ...

Even though most women are active and take care of their diet, it is important to have regular health check-ups and health screenings done to prevent a slew of serious diseases and ailments. According ...

Ontario will replace its main method of cervical cancer screening next week to a more accurate and less frequent test, but the dreaded speculum exam is not in the rear-view yet.

Cervical cancer no longer leading cause of women’s cancer deaths nationally after free Pap smears | Mar. 22, 2025 10:25 ...

Surat (Gujarat) [India], March 12: Marking International Women’s Day in a unique way, Surat-based Candor IVF Center organised ...