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HPV positive but 16 and 18 negative means a high-risk HPV infection was found, but HPV types 16 and 18 were not detected. This result does not mean you have cervical cancer. However, it still needs proper follow-up because other high-risk HPV types can also cause abnormal cervical cell changes over time. Your next step … Read more
HPV is not herpes. These are different sexually transmitted infections caused by different viruses, even though both can affect the genital area and spread through sexual contact. Human papillomavirus is the full name for HPV, while herpes is usually caused by herpes simplex virus, also called HSV. Some HPV types may cause genital warts or … Read more
A pelvic exam during pregnancy is a medical examination used to check the vagina, cervix, uterus, and surrounding pelvic area. It may be done during the first prenatal visit, later in pregnancy, or when symptoms need evaluation. Not every pregnant woman needs a pelvic exam at every appointment. The need depends on pregnancy stage, symptoms, … Read more
Pelvic congestion syndrome is a condition that can cause long-term pelvic pain, often due to enlarged or poorly working veins in the pelvis. The pain is usually dull, heavy, or aching and may get worse after standing, during periods, or after sex. Medical disclaimer: This article is for general health information only. It should not … Read more
A teenager does not automatically need a pelvic exam just because she has reached puberty, started periods, or is visiting a gynecologist for the first time. Many first visits are mainly about education, reassurance, questions, and building trust with a clinician, not an internal exam. Most teen health visits can focus on periods, cramps, discharge, … Read more
A pelvic exam and a Pap smear are often mentioned together, but they are not the same test. A pelvic exam is a physical check of the reproductive organs, while a Pap smear collects cervical cells for laboratory screening. Both may happen during one appointment, but each has a different purpose. During a pelvic exam, … Read more
Abnormal Pap smear results mean that the lab found changes in cervical cells. This does not automatically mean cervical cancer. Many abnormal results are mild, temporary, and linked to human papillomavirus, also called HPV. A Pap smear checks cervical cells for changes. An HPV test looks for high-risk HPV types that may increase the chance … Read more
Cramping after Pap smear is usually mild, short-lived, and not a sign of a serious problem. It can feel like light period cramps, pelvic pressure, or a dull ache low in the abdomen, especially during the first few hours after the appointment. During a Pap smear, a provider uses a speculum to gently open the … Read more
Yes, you can get a Pap smear while pregnant. The test collects cells from the cervix with a small brush and does not enter the uterus or reach the developing baby without harming it. When screening is due, a clinician may perform it during an early prenatal visit. Pregnancy does not automatically mean everyone needs … Read more
Pap smear results usually take about one to three weeks. Some clinics may provide them within a few days, while others may need several weeks. The exact turnaround time depends on the laboratory, local healthcare system, and whether additional tests were ordered. Timing varies between providers. Your clinician may send the result through a patient … Read more