Pap Test
Te l l E v e r y W o m a n 2 0 1 1 , E A L
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Pap Test
• Pap tests help stop cervix cancer.
• Cancer can make you very sick.
Where is the cervix?
HPV causes cervix cancer.
•
Virus can cause problem
cervix cells
•
Common
•
Sexual contact
Problem cells
•
No symptoms
•
Pap tests help find problem cells.
Pap test…
Results
1.
No problem – no phone call
2.
Problem – phone call from
clinic
3.
Unsatisfactory – Not enough
cells, need to do another Pap
test
1 day before a Pap test:
•Do not put anything into your vagina
– Creams
– Douches
– Tampons
•Avoid sex
Who needs a Pap test?
•
Woman
•
Yes, if you have EVER
been sexually active:
– sexual intercourse
and
– intimate touching
•
Every 2 years
Where can I get a Pap test?
•
Clinic
– Doctor
– Nurse
Remember
•
Pap tests every 2 years
help stop cervix cancer.
What is the HPV vaccine?
•
Protect against certain
types of HPV which can
cause cervix cancer
•
Vaccines do not treat
existing HPV infections
•
Still need regular Pap
tests
Is it time to
have a Pap
test?
Any questions?
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