A Pap smear is a procedure that screens for signs of cervical cancer in women from ages 21 to 65. The test only lasts a few minutes and you should get results within a couple of days.

And so the Pap smear named after Dr. Pap, was born. Then in 1920, Mary took on an even mor personal role in their research. She volunteered to get the first ever human pap test.

Bleeding after a Pap smear isn't unusual and shouldn’t be concerning. There are several common causes. We'll tell you about the typical causes, as well as the causes that are more serious.

During a Pap smear, which is recommended for people with vaginas who are 21 and older, a healthcare professional collects cells from the cervix, the lower, narrow part of the uterus that sits at ...

Pap smears, HPV testing, and co-tests of both are all still effective, and experts say to talk to your doctor to pick the right test for you.

Getting a Pap smear isn’t among my favorite things to do, ranking somewhere between eating cauliflower (ugh) and going to the dentist (worse). I usually find the experience awkward, but it has ...