Papanicolaou test or otherwise called a Pap test or smear is the procedure used to collect cells from the cervix (lower part of the uterus). It is a routine procedure, where the tissue lining the cervix is gently scraped off. These cells are then tested for any abnormality, which might be indicative of cervical cancer.
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Is it possible for me to have cervical cancer when my pap smear is negative?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 19-year-old female with a weight of 60 kilograms. I have consulted many doctors to know the cause of my issue. I have a list of symptoms such as headache, swollen lymph nodes, chest pain, bone, muscle, and joint pain, low-grade fever, pelvic pain, irregular periods, vaginal discharg... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have an unlikely chance to have cancer in the cervix as you have a negative pap smear. Generalized pain or malaise occurs due to autoimmune disorders and it shows raised ANA (antinuclear antibody) levels. Do not be worried. You can take medications and it helps you ... Read Full »