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Why do women need Pap tests? When a woman has been sexually active for 3 years, or when she reaches age 21, regardless of her sexual orientation, she should have a yearly breast exam, pelvic exam, and Pap test. The clinician will use a flat stick and a soft brush to remove cells from your cervix (the lower portion of your uterus and can be a site of abnormal cell development). This is called a Pap Test, which screens for cervical cancer. The cells will be placed in a liquid solution and sent to the laboratory for evaluation. The Pap test can detect abnormal cell changes possibly caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), and can decrease a woman's risk of developing cervical cancer. When a Pap test is abnormal, follow-up care and further evaluation is offered at the Clinic. |
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