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The Pap Test
Changes in the cells of a woman’s uterus may signal cancer, and they can be detected early through a Pap Test. Many health insurance carriers pay for annual Pap tests. • Who should have it: Women who are either 18 years old or sexually active. Pap tests should continue even past menopause. • How it’s done: A device called a speculum gently opens the vagina so that the cervix (the opening of the uterus) can be seen. Cells are painlessly removed from the cervix with a small brush and scraper. • How often it’s needed: Women with no risk factors who have had three normal Pap tests in a row may not need an annual Pap (although an annual pelvic exam is still necessary). Risk factors that call for annual testing include having had more than one sexual partner; having had certain sexually transmitted diseases.
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