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Papsmear
PAP Smear Exams
Approximately 50 million women have their Pap Smears annually. However, many
women do not understand the purpose of the Pap Smear. To add to the confusion,
there are new technologies available today that have never before been
available. Hopefully, after reading this, some of your questions or fears may
be answered.
The Pap Smear was first described in 1943, and has since been used in ever
increasing numbers. The Papa Smear is an evaluation of cells collected from the
cervix. Both the external, or visible part, and the canal of the cervix are
sampled. The cells are spread on the slide and permanently fixed. The slide is
then sent to a pathologist to review for any abnormal cells that may be
precancerous. It is credited with decreasing the rate of cervical cancer by
50-70% in the last 50 years. Ideally, if all women had their paps as currently
recommended, cervical cancer would be eliminated, much like the use of vaccines
have virtually eliminated certain illnesses such as smallpox. However, it is
estimated that just over half of women in the United States have their yearly
exam.
We recommend that women begin their yearly Pap Smears when they turn 18 or
earlier if they are sexually active. Yearly exams are recommended even for
women in their menopause. If you have ever had an abnormal Pap, we may
recommend more frequent exams. Pap Smears are even recommended for women who
have had a hysterectomy. The timing of the exam with your cycle is important
and should be performed when you are not on or close to your period
Some new technologies are now available. You have probably seen these
advertised in popular magazines and newspapers. Several computer screening
services have been developed in the last few years. These services currently
reveal only normal Pap Smears and re-screen them with a computer to see if any
abnormal cells are found. If any abnormal cells are detected by the computer,
those slides are re-reviewed by a pathologist. Therefore, a person is still
ultimately reviewing your Pap. These methods are more costly and are rarely
covered by insurance companies.
Another new service is called Thinprep Pap. The difference between this and the
current Pap is simply the way the cells are placed on the slide. The cells are
collected in the same way, and reviewed the same way, but the cells are placed
on the slide differently to avoid clumping and mucous. This aids the
pathologist in reading your smear and should decrease the number of times the
pathologist cannot see abnormal cells. Once again, this procedure is more
expensive than routine Pap Smears and may not covered by your insurance.
The bottom line, we highly recommend the Pap Smear. We feel it is a good,
reliable, cost-effective, possibly life-saving test. We have confidence in the
laboratories where our Pap Smear slides are reviewed. We urge all women to have
their yearly paps. If you have more questions regarding some of the new
technologies we will be happy to discuss this with you at your annual checkup.
Or Visit : http://www.womenshealthservices.com/psexams.html
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