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What's a Pap smear?


 
I know I don’t need one yet, but I heard my mom mention Pap smears the other day and I was wondering what exactly it was for.

 

It’s good to be curious about things that affect your body, but you’re right babe, you definitely don’t need a Pap smear yet. Doctors recommend young women begin getting Pap smears during their annual pelvic exams once they turn 21.

 

But just FYI… a Pap smear or a Pap test checks for changes in the cells of your cervix. The results can tell your doc all sorts of things, like if you have an infection, unhealthy cervical cells or (yikes!) cervical cancer. The point of the test is to head off minor and major problems before they become super-serious. Docs say that Pap smears are your best bet when it comes to preventing cervical cancer and catching it early, so they’re a definite “do” once you hit your 20s. Some women find the test a little bit uncomfortable, but it’s painless, so don’t worry babe.

 

Fun fact: It’s called a “Pap test” because it was developed by the Greek doctor Georgios Papanikolaou.

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Yesterday my mom bought me this new lotion for shaving down there, and I used it this morning, and now there are about 10-15 little red pinkish bumps down there. Could I be allergic to something in th lotion. What should I do about it?

 

 Hey girly, it could just be razor rash, but if you've never had the bumps until you tried the lotion, it's probably related. Skip the lotion next time and see that fixes the prob.

Lauren I.

by Sarah_12 on 11/2/2012 1:18:10 AM

 
 

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What is that other thing called that they actually put up there? I'm going to a gynecologist soon (bcuz my period is super heavy) and i wanna know what they're going to do. And does it hurt? How do they put it up there?
thank you




Hey girl! from what I hear it is not supposed to hurt too much. You may feel it a bit but nothing bad. It is best to talk to your mom about this because she has been before and will have better answers.  
Ana D.

by swifty#1 on 3/16/2012 2:06:22 PM

 
 



mod ok so i don't need 2 get 1 yet. But i was wondering i got these new shots that have just been approved(gardicil or something like that) they help prevent cervical cancer. Does this mean i still have 2 get 1?




Yes.




Brittany G. 
Brittany G.

by c3aser96 on 6/21/2011 3:59:51 PM

 
 

im tired of using pads and my mom is not the easiest person to talk to and i dont want my brother to over hear me talking to her but when hes out of the hous i always forget and if i do remember i get nervous what should i do??

by crazydancerchic on 5/30/2011 9:24:12 PM

 
 

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O have this really thin clumpy white discharge on the lips of down there and it smells horrible. My brother commented on it and I was so embarassed. It has been there for 4 months now. I am too embarassed to tell my parents or anyone. Its sticky too, and doesn't show up in my underwear on on tp. Should I be worried? Plus, I could never go to the doctor because he's a man, and I'm too young. (Only 12 years old) Thanx!!!!

 

Hey girl!

If you discharge has smelled for a while, you probably have a yeast infection which will need medication to get rid of. Don't worry though, every girl gets a yeast infection at least once in her life.  Don't worry about talking to your mom about this problem. It is nothing to be ashamed of. If you feel uncomfortable about going to a male doctor, ask your mom if you can switch docs.


 

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by gymnastqueen00 on 5/26/2011 2:35:06 PM

 
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