Author: Medically reviewed by Dr. Radhika Sharma

A Pap smear, also known as a Pap test, is a common procedure that is primarily used to screen for cervical cancer in women. It can detect certain strains of HPV (human papilloma virus) which are common sexually transmitted infections, but it is not an STI screening test. Let’s take a look at how STIs…

Many people wonder if they need to prepare for a pap smear. The pap smear test is an important text done in a doctor’s office to test for precancerous cells that could lead to cervical cancer. While it is a fairly routine test, it doesn’t mean that it’s easy to go through. Some people may…