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My doctor wants me to get a pap smear. What should I expect during this procedure?
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You can expect the doctor to insert a speculum into your vagina and then use it to open up your cervix so that they can take samples of cells from your cervix. The doctor will also take a sample of cells from the endocervical canal, which is the area between your cervix and uterus. This sample is taken with a brush or swab. After the samples have been taken, you may experience some cramping or slight bleeding. Afterwards, the doctor will likely apply an anesthetic cream to numb the area before closing the incision.