Gynecologic Oncology: All About Pap Tests:
Describes the procedure, evaluation process, treatment, and possible
errors with the test.
http://www.gyncancer.com/pap-test.html
GYN 101:
Explains what to expect from a visit to the gynecologist and how to
prepare for the visit.
http://www.gyn101.com/
Pelvic Exam and Pap Smear:
Information from the San Francisco Department of Public Health about
the procedure and results and their relation to genital warts.
http://www.dph.sf.ca.us/HealthInfo/std_pelvic.htm
Should I Have a Pap Smear?:
Information from the American Society for Clinical Pathology about
the test's relation to cervical cancer and results of the test.
http://www.ascp.org/general/pub_resources/pap/
About.com: Colposcopy: What Is It?:
Describes the procedure used for further evaluation of abnormal pap
smear results.
http://womenshealth.about.com/library/weekly/aa070699.htm
The Female Pelvis:
Slides from a clinical skills class describing the pelvic exam
procedure.
http://www.medinfo.ufl.edu/year1/bcs96/slides/pelvic/index.html
Pap Smears: When Yours is Slightly Abnormal:
Information from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
about the types of changes an abnormal test can show.
http://familydoctor.org/handouts/223.html
Women's Health Pelvic Exam and Pap Smear:
Information from University Health Services at Pennsylvania State
University about what to expect with a pelvic exam.
http://www.sa.psu.edu/UHS/pelvicexam.htm
InteliHealth: The Pelvic Exam And Pap Smear:
Lists how to prepare for the exam, steps through the procedure, and
answers common questions.
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/EMIHC000/9103/24371.html
Medinfo: Smear Test (Cervical Smear):
Information from a United Kingdom general practitioner about
procedure, results, and follow-up techniques.
http://www.medinfo.co.uk/tests/smear.html
All Vital Points: Cervical Smears:
Lists who should have the test, what the results will show, and
available treatments. Also includes a short glossary of medical
terms relating to the test.
http://allvitalpoints.com/Medical3/cervical.htm
Dr. Richard Skinner:
Australian specialized gynecologist. Site contains information aimed
towards patients about pap tests and colposcopy as related to
cervical dysplasia, HPV, and warts. Also describes the colposcopy
procedure and available treatments for abnormal results.
http://www.drrskinner.com/
Abnormal Pap Smears: What Every Woman Needs to Know:
Book by Lynda Rushing, M.D. and Nancy Joste, M.D. about pap smears
test results and the human papillomavirus (HPV) and its connection
to cervical dysplasia and cancer. Site includes excerpt from the
book, ordering information, and profiles of the authors.
http://www.abnormalpapsmears.com/
Pap Smears: What They Are and What the Results Mean:
Information from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
about the procedure, including how to prepare for it, how to
interpret the results, and how reliable it is.
http://familydoctor.org/healthfacts/138/
About.com: Abnormal Pap Smears:
Describes possible causes of abnormal test results, how a pap smear
looks, and ways to prevent the risk of cancer.
http://womenshealth.about.com/library/weekly/aa120797.htm
Having a Pelvic Exam and Pap Test:
Information from the National Cancer Institute about what to expect.
Also includes advice from other women.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/having-a-pelvic-exam
The Pap Examination: It Can Save Your Life:
Information from the College of American Pathologists about the
value of the exam, when to have it, and how to determine if a
laboratory is accredited.
http://www.cap.org/health_and_wellness/pap.html
