Question: Why Do I need a Pap smear?

A Pap smear screening is necessary for women's health because it can detect abnormal cervical cells, including those that may indicate cervical cancer or precancerous conditions. It guides you and your gynecologist in early detection of cervical cancer, prevention and treatment of precancerous conditions, screening for human papillomavirus (HPV), monitoring cervical cell changes over time, and decrease mortality rate.