What to Do When You Get an Abnormal PAP Smear?
The PAP test, also known as a PAP smear, is done to provide your GYN with a quick and easy way to assess the condition of the cells in your cervix. Most women between the ages of 21 and 65 should get a PAP smear every three years, which is done in conjunction with a pelvic exam. The prime purpose of the PAP test is to find any abnormal cells that cause cervical cancer. A sexually transmitted disease, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), can cause cervical cancer if left untreated. Read More: