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Pap Test

Pap test or Papanicolaou test or smear is the procedure, where the doctor collects cells from the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus. Here, the tissue lining the cervix is gently scraped off, and the cells that are collected are tested for cervical cancer.

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Please help me interpret my Pap smear reports.

Query: Hello doctor, I had irregular bleeding for eight weeks. Since ten days it is better. Please examine my pap smear report and HPV report. I got it done as there was irregular bleeding. I have PCOD and diabetes. Currently, I am taking Metformin XR 850 mg. Please let me know whether all looks fine.  Read Full »


Dr. Rakesh Mittal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through all your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and they all are fine. I really do not understand why you are worried.  I do not know the reason why you got these tests done in first place. Do you have any symptoms? Your doctor als...  Read Full »

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