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Services and Procedures
Pap Tests and Pap Smear Tests
What is a Pap Test?
A pap test or pap smear checks for changes in the cells of the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the womb, which opens into the vagina. The test can find cancer cells, or cells that could turn into cancer.
Women who have had a partial hysterectomy still need to get Pap tests. This surgery takes out the womb (uterus) but NOT the cervix. Even after stopping pap smears, all women should get a pelvic exam every year.
You should speak with Doctor Hayes, Florida OBGYN Physician, or your OBGYN to decide how often to have pap tests.
How often a woman should have pap tests is based on many things, including:
- her age
- results of pap tests in the past
- medical history
- having human papilloma virus (HPV)
- Smoking
Do you have OBGYN Questions about pap test , or pap smear checks?
Call OBGYN Specialists of Brevard and schedule an evaluation with Dr Hayes. A physician who is an expert in womens health care, Doctor Hayes will be your source for expert pap tests.