Cervix screening updated
While regular screening for cervical cancer is strongly recommended for younger women, older women can safely discontinue regular screening or be screened less often. |
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DIY pap smear for SA women
Dreading your next visit to the gynae for your annual pap smear? Fear no more, two innovative South African scientists have developed a simple do-it-yourself pap smear kit that can be used in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
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Fewer Pap smears recommended
American experts have issued important new recommendations concerning the Pap smear, the screening for cervical cancer. |
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Pap smear FAQ's
A pap smear is a way to examine cells collected from the cervix the main purpose it to detect cancer or abnormal cells that may lead to cancer. |
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Importance of having a pap smear
Say the words "pap smear" and women cringe but many don't know just how important it is. |
