Women's Health
General Gynecology
Understanding the Pap Test
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You hear the term all the time.. and mostly you don't think much about it unless you get the dreaded call saying that your pap test is abnormal.. but do you know the facts about pap tests?
For example, even if your Pap test shows abnormal cells, it doesn't necessarily mean you have cancer. In fact, about one in ten Pap test results show some kind of abnormality. In addition to cancer, reasons for abnormal results include inflammation, infection, hormonal changes and the presence of pre-cancerous cells.
We have the answers to your questions about Pap tests:
How is the Pap test evaluated?
How often should I have a Pap test?
Who is at risk for cervical cancer?
How can I improve the accuracy of my Pap test?