The Importance Of a Paps Smear.
Pap smears can detect abnormalities before they turn into cancer.
Regular preventive care is one
of the most important ways to
maintain your health over time.
If you wait to see a doctor only
when you notice a problem,
it may be too late. Pap smears
can detect early precancerous
changes on the cervix.
What Problems Can a Pap Smear Detect?
“Pap smears are not designed to detect cervical cancer. “They are designed to detect cervical
dysplasia, or precancerous changes [in the cervix].” When abnormal cells are detected by Pap
smear, your doctor can take steps to figure out the culprit behind these changes and TREAT
the condition before it turns into cancer.