So we get it when the thought of booking a smear test (or cervical cancer screening) seems like a faff and can easily be put off - whether it’s due to the uncomfortable nature of the procedure, ...

During a Pap smear the most uncomfortable part will be when the doctor inserts a speculum into your vagina. However, the pain should be minimal and brief. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images A Pap smear is a ...

Doctors may carry out blood tests, prenatal screenings, and various other tests to assess a person’s symptoms and diagnose sickle cell anemia. Sickle cell anemia is a blood disorder that affects ...

Pap smears are screening tools to detect any abnormal changes in cervical cells which may indicate cancer or HPV.