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Pap Test

Pap Test. TellEveryWoman 2011, EAL Lesley. Pap Test. Pap tests help stop cervix cancer. Cancer can make you very sick. Where is the cervix?. HPV causes cervix cancer. Virus can cause problem cervix cells Common Sexual contact. Problem cells. No symptoms

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Pap Test

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  1. Pap Test TellEveryWoman 2011, EAL Lesley

  2. Pap Test Pap tests help stop cervix cancer. Cancer can make you very sick.

  3. Where is the cervix?

  4. HPV causes cervix cancer. Virus can cause problem cervix cells Common Sexual contact

  5. Problem cells No symptoms Pap tests help find problem cells.

  6. Pap test…

  7. Results No problem – no phone call Problem – phone call from clinic Unsatisfactory – Not enough cells, need to do another Pap test

  8. 1 day before a Pap test: Do not put anything into your vagina • Creams • Douches • Tampons Avoid sex

  9. Who needs a Pap test? Woman Yes, if you have EVER been sexually active: sexual intercourse and intimate touching Every 2 years

  10. Where can I get a Pap test? Clinic Doctor Nurse

  11. Remember Pap tests every 2 years help stop cervix cancer.

  12. What is the HPV vaccine? Protect against certain types of HPV which can cause cervix cancer Vaccines do not treat existing HPV infections Still need regular Pap tests

  13. Is it time to have a Pap test?

  14. Any questions?

  15. TellEveryWoman.ca

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