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Midwife Says Pap Smears Should Never Hurt—And Her Helpful Tips Are Going Viral On TikTok
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Despite women's healthcare being at the forefront of political conversation right now, one form of care that is not discussed enough is the Pap smear.

The Pap smear is meant to be an annual check for cervical cancer, starting at the age of 21 or when the patient becomes sexually active. It involves expanding the patient's vaginal opening with a, typically metal, speculum, followed by swabbing the cervix for cell samples.

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