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.

Follow the links below to find information about pap tests or smears.

Updated January 2010

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Title:   PAP smear - summary
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   A PAP smear is a test for all sexually active women that allows the examination of cells from the cervix. This test detects abnormal changes in cervical cells that may indicate or be a precursor to cervical cancer.
Date:   Feb 2010
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:   Jan 2010
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:   Jan 2010
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:   Jan 2010
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:   Jan 2010
Title:   Pap smears and colposcopy - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Having regular pap smears allows detection and cure of the early stages of cancer of the cervix.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Pap tests and women with disabilities
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The Pap test is our best protection against cervical cancer. However studies suggest that women with sensory, physical, intellectual or psychiatric disabilities are less likely to have regular two-yearly Pap tests than other women in the community.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Pap tests and older women
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Pap tests or Pap smears are important to detect cell changes which, if left untreated, could develop into cervical cancer. The risk of cervical cancer increases with age.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Pap tests after hysterectomy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Women may still need Pap tests (Pap smears) after a hysterectomy, depending on the type of hysterectomy they have had and the reasons for the surgery. Your health professional can advise you about whether you still need a regular two-yearly Pap test to screen for cervical cancer.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Pap tests for all women
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   All women between 18 and 70 years who have ever been sexually active should have a Pap test every two years. This includes lesbians, some women who have had a hysterectomy and women with disabilities. Pap smears 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:   Nov 2009
Title:   Pap test abnormalities
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Most abnormalities detected by a Pap test indicate infections or conditions that either clear up by themselves or respond to simple medical treatment. Abnormal cell changes are graded according to their severity. If changes are left untreated, they may progress to cervical cancer.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   The Pap smear
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Answers to commonly asked questions about Pap smears.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   National Cervical Screening Program: about the program
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   To achieve optimal reductions in the incidence of, and morbidity and mortality attributable to, cervical cancer at an acceptable cost to the community.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Are pap smears necessary after a hysterectomy?
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   A Pap smear is a test that detects changes in the cells of the cervix (neck of/opening into the uterus/womb). Most women who have had a hysterectomy do not need regular pap smears, but you should seek advice from your pap smear provider about your own circumstances.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   What is cervical cancer?
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Cervical cancer involves changes to the cells of the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb), which protrudes into the vagina.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Pap smear tests - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The Pap smear is used to help detect changes in the cells of the cervix at an early stage.
Date:   Sep 2009
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:   Jul 2009
Title:   National Cervical Screening Program: facts and key statistics
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Detailed figures on cervical cancer and cervical cancer screening in Australia.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Routine antenatal tests
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   There are a number of blood tests and other types of routine tests that will be offered to you during your pregnancy. These tests are designed to pick up certain illnesses, deficiencies (like iron deficiency) or other possible problems.
Date:   Apr 2009
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:   Feb 2009
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