Can pap smears detect ovary abnormailities such as cysts, ovarian cancer, etc.?
Answer:
A pap smear checks for certical cancer or HPV. At the same time a pap smear is done, the doc will do a pelvic exam. If they touch anything abnormal resembling a cyst, they will do further testing. A pap smear does not check your ovaries at adjectives.
No. A transvaginal ultrasound would show if you had any abnormality with your ovaries.
I feel you are confusing your terms. A pap smear is an actual scrape of the cervical tissue which is then looked at through a microscope. A pap smear just detects abnormalities of the cervix (cervical cancer/precancerous cell, HPV). A pelvic exam includes a pap smear, but the GYN also can feel the shape and size of the ovaries by placing one or two fingers contained by the vagina and putting their other hand resting on your abdomen. If the doctor feel the ovaries are enlarged or misshapen-ed, you will usually be referred for a pelvic ultrasound.
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