The pap smear is a screening test and has been the most successful way to prevent cancer. This can be done by your Doctor or your local clinic Sister. Please remember not to go during your menses as the bleeding will affect the result.
A speculum is inserted into the vagina in order to see the cervix and then a small brush is used to take some cells from the cervix. This is then sent to the laboratory and your results will be back after a few days. So please don’t forget to check your results. If something is wrong then treating is very easy and it only takes a few minutes.