What is Pap smear (Cervical smear)?
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The Papanicolaou Smear, also called Pap smear and Cervical smear is a way to examine cells collected from the cervix (the lower, narrow end of the uterus). The main purpose of the Pap test is to detect cancer or abnormal cells that may lead to cancer.
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How do members experience Pap smear (Cervical smear)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 49 | 10 | |
| Evaluation/monitoring | 9 | 7 | |
| Diagnostic assessment | 5 | 13 | |
| Human papillomavirus infection | 4 | 3 | |
| Bleeding gums | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal pain | 1 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Flashbacks | 1 | |
| Uncomfortable | 1 | |
| Vaginal bleeding | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 18 |
Member evaluations
joandoe
evaluated on Feb 05, 2020
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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