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by MedExpert on November 4th, 2007
No appreciable health risks are associated with the Pap test. However, abnormal results (whether valid or due to technical error) can cause significant anxiety. Women may wish to have their sample double-checked, either by the same laboratory or by the new technique of computer-assisted rescreening. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of AutoPap and PAPNET to doublecheck samples that have been examined by technologists. AutoPap may also be used to perform initial screening of slides, which are then checked by a technologist. Any abnormal Pap test should be followed by colposcopy, not by double checking the Pap test.
Source: The Gale Group. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.";
I have to get a pap test in about 1.5 months. Women, please give me some advice... I'm getting nervous/scared.
by missanonymous on May 16th, 2008
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Could you get a papsmear test if your are 16 and sexually active?
by PeaceLovePeace on February 15th, 2011
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I have Cervical Cancer. When I try to book a massage, the Spa always wants a Doctors note allowing massage. Why? Is it dangerous?
by KelleyClarke on December 6th, 2010
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My BF and i are now sexualy active how long un till i should need a pap-smear?
by Babynannie on July 13th, 2010
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I went to the clinic on base to get my annual pap smear. after about 15 minutes the doctor said he could not find my cervix, and that a "white discharge" was also blacking the view i have another appt with the Ob/GYN.
by Anonymous on March 27th, 2008
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