Pap Smears

Your doctor or health provider performs a Pap Smear to look for cervical and/or vaginal cells that are cancerous or could be potentially pre-cancerous. The smeared cells or cell suspension is placed on a glass slide, stained with a special dye (Pap stain), and viewed under a microscope by a cytotechnologist or pathologist. The Pap test can also be used to detect vaginal or uterine infections. This allows infections to be treated promptly, thus avoiding further discomfort or more serious complications.

Follow the links below to find resources relating to pap tests or smears.

Reviewed September 2008

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Title:   Media release. Raising awareness of gynaecological cancer
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Today is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Day - a day to raise awareness among all Australians about the importance of gynaecological health.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Human papillomavirus (HPV) - immunisation
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection which usually does not cause any symptoms.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Human papillomavirus (HPV) - immunisation
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection which usually does not cause any symptoms.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Human papillomavirus (HPV) - immunisation
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection which usually does not cause any symptoms.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Pap smears
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   A Pap smear is a test that is done to check for changes to the cells of the cervix (the neck of the womb at the top of a woman's vagina).
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Cervical screening in Australia 2005-2006
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   The major objective of the National Cervical Screening Program is to reduce morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer by maximising early detection. The report provides a comprehensive national picture of cervical screening in Australia for 2005-2006.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   National Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Program - Cervical Cancer and Human Papillomavirus
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Information about cervical cancer and human papillomavirus.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Cervical screening
Publisher:   Better Health Channel (BHC),Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
Description:   Cervical screening is primarily achieved through a Pap test sometimes known as a Pap smear. It is a simple screening test used to check for changes to the cells of the cervix that may lead to cervical cancer
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   PAP test
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Also known as PAP Smear. What is a Pap test? A screening tool. Cancer of the cervix. Recommended frequency for Pap tests. Results. Treatment of abnormal results. Useful resources
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Pap tests explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The Pap test is a quick and simple check for changes to the cells of the cervix that may lead to cervical cancer. All women aged between 18 and 70 years should have a Pap test every two years, vaccinated or not. Most women who develop cervical cancer either have not had a Pap test or have not had them regularly.
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Cervical cancer: Student factsheet
Publisher:   Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
Description:   This student factsheet explains what cervical cancer is, how common it is, who gets it, screening policy, the advantages and drawbacks of Pap smears, the use of newer technologies in screening and treatment for abnormal smears.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Pap tests after hysterectomy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Women who have had a hysterectomy may believe they no longer need to have Pap tests. However, some women still need to have Pap tests, depending on the type of hysterectomy they have had and the reasons for the surgery.
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   National Cervical Screening Program: facts and key statistics
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Program aims to reduce illness and deaths from cervical cancer, in a cost-effective manner through an organised approach to screening. It recommends and encourages women to have Pap smears every two years.
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Sexual health
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Some facts about sex and your health...
Title:   Cervical screening in Australia 2004-2005
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This report provides a comprehensive national picture of cervical screening in Australia for 2004-2005. The report presents most recent information on participation in cervical screening, rate of early re-screening, low-grade and high-grade abnormalities detected, incidence of cervical cancer and mortality.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   National Cervical Screening Program: about the program
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Program aims to achieve optimal reductions in the incidence of, and morbidity and mortality attributable to, cervical cancer at an acceptable cost to the community.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Pap tests for all women
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Every woman aged between 18 and 69 who has ever had sex should have a Pap test every two years. Pap tests (also called a Pap smear) detect abnormalities in the cells of the cervix before they develop into cancer. Abnormal results are usually due to conditions that clear up naturally and are easily treated.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Population sub-groups : women's health - cervical cancer
Publisher:   Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Description:   These web pages provide information and resources about the patterns and rates of cervical cancer among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Pap tests and older women
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Pap tests or Pap smears are important to detect cervical cancer. The risk of cervical cancer increases with age, yet older women have the lowest screening rates of any age group.
Date:   Oct 2006
Title:   Pap tests - Q & A
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The questions on this fact sheet were originally posted by visitors to the Better Health Channel and answered by our panel of experts, which includes general practitioners, nutritionists, physical activity professionals and other health and medical specialists.
Date:   Sep 2006
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