My sister got a Pap smear done in the U.K. What is Pap smear? Is it available in Pakistan? When should I get it done?

June 28th, 2011 // faq

Pap smear also known as the Papanicolaou test, Pap test or cervical smear is a very simple and painless gynecological test done to identify certain changes in a woman’s cervix which can later lead to development of cervical cancer. If these changes are identified early, a very simple treatment procedure can prevent a future disaster. Since its advent, the incidence of cervical cancer, which once was a leading cause of cancer death in women, has fallen by 99%.

The test is commonly done in Pakistan. You can talk to your gynecologist about it.

Every sexually active woman should have this test done every three years starting from after 1 year of her first sexual encounter.

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“I feel a lot of dryness and painful friction during intercourse. Are there any lubricators available in the market? How safe are they?”

June 28th, 2011 // faq

There are different types of vaginal lubricants available in the market. There are 2 main categories; water based and silicon based lubricants. Many women are sensitive to silicon based lubricants and so prefer the water based ones. KY jelly is a very common water based lubricant. If you and your partner use condoms, it is important to first see on the label whether they are compatible with artificial vaginal lubricants.

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