Pap Smear
Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio offers routine annual exams to all our female clients. The exam includes a complete physical assessment, pelvic exam, pap smear, and breast exam. It is recommended that every woman who is sexually active or 18 years of age and older receive a pelvic exam and breast exam once a year or as directed by your physician or clinician to make sure the reproductive organs are normal and healthy.
Yearly exams can lead to early detection of cancers of the breast and cervix when they may be more curable. In addition, other screening tests such as cholesterol and diabetes screening are available. These test results can help you prevent future illness.
An annual exam includes:
Medical history review with a clinician
Blood pressure and weight check
Breast exam
Pelvic exam
Chlamydia / Gonorrhea screening (as necessary)
Pap smear
During a pelvic exam, a clinician will:
- Look at your vagina for signs of infection
- Take a sample of cells from your cervix for a Pap smear
- Do testing for gonorrhea and/or chlamydia if you need them
- Feel your uterus and ovaries to make sure they are normal
Please note that you are not automatically tested for HIV or most other sexually transmitted infections during a routine exam. If you would like to be tested for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, or other sexually transmitted inffections not listed here, please ask your clinician.
To make an appointment or for more information, please contact one of our local health centers directly or call 1-800-230-PLAN to be connected to the Planned Parenthood health center nearest you.
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