in the pap smear examination can also identify that there is cyst aside cancer? please?
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A Pap Smear test is NOT a diagnostic test.  In other words it is not a test that can diagnose any specific illness. It can only detect changes in the cells of the cervix.  In other words, it can alert a doctor to a possible pre-cancerous condition of the cervix only!  If you suspect that you have some type of ovarian cyst or cysts, then I would seek the attention of a physician so an ultrasound or other diagnostic test can be done.
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Another important thing to realize is that HPV often has NO SYMPTOMS so it might be hard to diagnose someone with HPV. Definitely get checked next time you go to the gyno.\n\nThanks for the reminder! :)
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No, it does not mean cancer but get it checked out.  Could be a boil, benign cyst, or many other harmless things.
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cysts are usually a sweeling formed by fluid inside a thin wall. Usually they are pretty harmless.\nSome can be cancerous  eg ovarian cysts. The only way to know for sure is by examing the tissue under a microscope.\nSometimes harmless/benign cysts can turn cancerous. again there will be signs eg sudden increase in size, irregularity, rock-like hardness etc that will signal these cancerous changes. If u ever get any such symptoms in a cyst that was previously proved to be benign, show urself to a doctor.
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You mean pap smears? Not really.A doctor has a speculum to open the vaginal area. It's a bit cold. Then he pries open your vagina which really doesn't hurt. Then he sticks a swab up there. What would hurt worse would be having cancer I imagine. If this small test that lasts about 15 minutes tops can detect early cancer then its very much worth it.
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I've had a couple of cervical polyps removed in the past. The doctor sent them to the lab to be tested. Both were benign. No cancer. Waiting for the results can be a bit nerve wracking. According to webmd.com most cervical polyps are benign.
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Pap smears detect cervical cancer and nothing else.  I've done them myself, and it ain't pretty.  The doc just scrapes some cells off the cervix, then sends them to the pathologist to look at for cancer.
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After a miscarriage you normally have a D & C performed. The lining that is cleaned out from the uterous is normally sent to pathology, which means you wouldn't need a pap smear for 12 months. I'm very sorry for your loss.
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You are supposed to go in when you are 18 or sexually active-whichever comes first.\n\nPAP smears check for cervical cancer and anything else that may be irregular down in that area.  \n\nI suggest you make an appointment as soon as you can.  The whole ordeal is only once a year and not that long at all.
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This could be any number of things. It would be wise for you to see your doctor. Off hand, three things come to mind. You may have endometriosis. You could have an ovarian cyst or if you're pregnant (even in the very early stages) you could be experiencing signs of a possible miscarriage. \n\nQuestions you might want to ask yourself:\n\nAre you or could you be pregnant?\nWhen was your last pap smear?\nWhen was your last period?\nWas it a normal period?\nHow often do you have this pain?\nIs there anything that makes it better or worse?\nRegarding "female" cancers, what's your family history?\n\n\nDon't mess around with your health. See your doctor.
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no. you will need a laposcopy, to see it. an ultrasound will only at best show a shadowing and a cat scan will do nothing. Your doctor sounds like a drug dealer, please see a gynecologist.
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Could it be enlarged Lymph nodes or an Cysts?
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Please ask your care provider to elaborate for you - it is his or her duty to hep you understand!  \n\nMild dysplasia n a PAP indicates changes in the cellular appearance under a microscope.  Dependng on your historical data on PAP's this may be followed with more frequent PAP's or evaluated further right away.  \n\nDysplasia can be seen if the PAP was done after a perood of increaed sexual activity, in people with HPV exposure, or as a precursor to atypia or cancerous phenomena.  \n\nGet the info from your health care provider so it will be specific to you!
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Well exams are a great way of screening for problems before they can become BIG problems.  The pap checks you for cervical cancer which, in most cases, can easily be treated when its caught early. If you're sexually active, you may have sexually transmitted diseases/infections with no symptoms that can lead to sterility and even death...worst case scenarios here, but how would you ever really know if you're not getting yourself checked?
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check with your Dr. it could be a cyst in your ovaries.
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Mild pain or tenderness in the breasts is usually associated with menstruation or pregnancy. Pain does not normally indicate breast cancer, however, there have been some cases where it has. I'm not trying to scare you, but you should always be aware of your body and any changes you find. Usually, painful lumps are known as benign cysts, and generally are nothing to worry about, they will go away. If you discover a lump that moves or is stationary, and there is no pain, please, please, please get it checked by all means. My sister-in-law died 2 years ago after she found a lump in her breast. She had a 3 year battle with cancer and lost. She was only 36. Don't smoke, keep drinking down to a minimum and live healthy. I am currently getting checked for a lump I found, and I'm a non-smoker, so always be on the safe side. I know it sounds scary, but if you keep up on your health, you can always find things much sooner than if you ignore it and the sooner you catch things, the better your chances of beating it. Don't get so scared that you don't go. Getting checked can save your life. While you are fairly young, it's never too early for breast screening. Take care of yourself. :)
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Not usually.  They do use a "speculum" though, which is a plastic instrument used to gently enlarge the opening so the doc can collect a cervix cell sample to see that you don't have cancer or any bacterial infections.