In 1988, the National Cancer Institute introduced the Bethesda Classification System for Pap smears (Table II). [9] This system changed the nomenclature for dysplasia, reflecting advances in ...

Sanziana Foia, a PhD researcher at Imperial College London, has invented the reusable Papcup to replace the traditional pap smear after having a bad experience of her own. The device scans ...

Discover how Pap smears play a crucial role in cervical cancer prevention and learn when and how often you should get ...

Pap smears are usually performed during routine gynecological care, along with a breast exam and overall well-being check.

The Papanicolaou (Pap) smear is commonly used to screen for cervical cancer and since its introduction in organized screening programmes in resource-rich countries it has been successful in ...

Perform a Pap smear when the patient is in the proliferative phase (in the week following cessation of menses). The patient should avoid intercourse or intravaginal products/douches for 24-48 ...

An Inverness woman shares how a routine smear test saved her life, helping doctors detect cervical cancer in her brave battle ...

A London hospital is committing to continuing and expanding its pop-up pap test clinic program due to overwhelming demand.