What is a pap smear? - Dr. Rubina Shanawaz

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For more, download the app - http://drcl.in/videoapp Cervix is the mouth of the uterus which is protruding into the vagine.In a pap smear a speculum is introduced inside the vagine and a thin spatula called air spatula is introduced into the cervix and a smear that is a brush of cervical cells is taken into the slide and sent to the lab where it is examined for any abnormal changes.This is usually done to screen for cervical cancer.Because if it is detected in the early stages the treatment options are much much more. Pap smear test is recommended ideally at the age of 21 and latest recommendation is every 3 years.After the age of 30 in the same test another component called HPV DNA is added.When this is added gap between pap smear can go upto 5 years.It can be stopped at 65 years of age. The test should be done after periods have stopped and tampons, vaginal creams should not be used for at least 48 hours before pap smear test.There should be at least 2 weeks gaps after any cervical or vaginal infection treatment.There should not be intercourse 24 hours prior to the pap smear test.If a woman's pap smear shows an abnormal result, then she will be advised to repeat the test after 3 months which is the time takes for cervical cells to regenerate. For Appointments, https://doctorscircle.in/bangalore/doctor/gynecologist-obstetrician/dr-rubina-shanawaz For more, download the app - http://drcl.in/videoapp