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Pap Smears

  1. health
    Millions of Girls May Be Getting Unnecessary Pelvic ExamsA new study estimates that, within a year’s time, 1.4 million girls between 15 and 20 years old were subject to an invasive test they didn’t need.
    By Claire Lampen
  2. science of us
    A New Study May Have Found a More Effective Alternative to Pap SmearsHPV testing is better at detecting the abnormal cells that can lead to cervical cancer.
    By Cari Romm
  3. speculums and such
    Annual Pelvic Exams Don’t Do Much Other Than Make You UncomfortableIn the future, doctors may take a less hands-on approach.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  4. bad ideas
    CBS Encourages People to Give the Gift of a Pap SmearThat’s probably not a good idea.
    By Adam K. Raymond