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There are many women’s health services that need to be scheduled each year to help prevent and detect disease, including the Pap exam. The board-certified nurse practitioners at Access Health Clinic in Spring, TX, offer women preventive care options, including Pap exams, and are committed to providing comprehensive health care for all patients at their family health clinic.

women's health Spring TXAccess Health Clinic believes in promoting a healthier lifestyle as a way to combat illness. The Pap exam is just one example of how a preventive screening can be lifesaving. The exam itself consists of inserting a speculum into the vagina and taking sample cells from the cervix. The cells are then checked for abnormalities that may turn cancerous. If found early enough, these abnormal or precancerous cells can be treated before they turn into cervical cancer.

All women ages 21 to 65 should schedule these exams regularly, though the frequency varies based on age and overall health. Most women should schedule their first Pap exam around age 21; future exams can be conducted every two or three years as long as the results are normal. If you are between ages 30 to 65 and have shown no signs of cervical cancer in three consecutive tests, you should get examined every three years. As with all women’s health issues, consult your health care provider to determine how often you should have this exam.

Before you visit your health clinic for your Pap test, there are a few steps you can take to prepare. Health care providers recommend not using tampons, douches, vaginal creams or deodorants, or having sex for 48 hours before the exam to limit the risk of inaccurate results.

Getting a regularly scheduled Pap exam is one the best ways to help prevent cervical cancer, a serious women’s health concern. Call Access Health Clinic at (281) 254-8700 to schedule an appointment today. For more on all services provided at the health clinic, including immunizations and urgent care, visit them online.

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