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Should You Have A Pap Smear If You Are Trying To Get Pregnant?
A Pap smear is an examination under the microscope of cells scraped from the tip of the
Alternative Names
Papanicolaou test
How the test is performed
The Pap smear is done as part of a gynecological exam. You will lie on a table and place your feet in stirrups to position your pelvis for examination. The health care provider will insert an instrument (speculum) into your
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