Pap smears are screening tools to detect any abnormal changes in cervical cells which may indicate cancer or HPV.

TV presenter Steph McGovern has undergone a cervical smear test on live television, in a bid to reduce fear of the procedure. McGovern told viewers: "There are a lot women who struggle with going to ...

Women should get a pap smear every three years because it can detect early warning signs of cervical cancer.

Pap smears used to detect cervical cancer could become less common according to researchers who found testing for the virus which causes the disease could be just as effective for many women. The U.S.

Our choice of language matters – not least when talking about sensitive health issues – and arguably the term 'smear test' is outdated, off-putting and doesn't convey the ease and typically pain-free ...

In the UK, 20 per cent of women still do not attend smear tests, puttingthemselves at risk of leaving pre-cancerous cervical cells undetected[i]. Anew blog, entitled, 'my diary from down under', aims ...

Dr. Marie Savard explains the differences between a Pap smear and a DNA test. April 7, 2009— -- A DNA test that detects the human papillomavirus, which causes cervical cancer, is more effective ...

Cara Delevingne‘s older sister, Chloe, had her smear test broadcast on live television this morning. She underwent the process on the BBC’s ‘Victoria Derbyshire’ programme in order to raise awareness ...

Far too many women are avoiding smear tests because they're embarrassed about what the procedure entails. And for that reason, the NHS is trialling at-home cervical screenings in areas where there are ...

GynaeHealthUK’s statistics, shared with Refinery29, show that 30% of women aged 25-39 find the overall experience of a smear test painful However, the process has problems. The bad experiences of even ...

During a Pap smear the most uncomfortable part will be when the doctor inserts a speculum into your vagina. However, the pain should be minimal and brief. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images A Pap smear is a ...