Description
A Pap smear, also known as a Pap test or Papanicolaou test, is a procedure used to screen for cervical cancer and precancerous conditions in women. It involves collecting cells from the cervix, the lower part of the uterus, to examine them for abnormalities. Regular Pap smears can detect these changes early, allowing for timely treatment and significantly reducing the risk of cervical cancer, can also be combined with an HPV test. Women from the age of 21 can choose to have a painless regular Pap test screening every 2-3 years for early detection of cancer, HPV, other infections.
