A Pap smear is used to screen for cervical cancer. The Pap smear is usually done in conjunction with a pelvic exam. In women older than age 30, the Pap test may be combined with a test for human papillomavirus (HPV) â a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause cervical cancer in some women.he Pap smear is usually done in conjunction with a pelvic exam. In women older than age 30, the Pap test may be combined with a test for human papillomavirus (HPV) â a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause cervical cancer in some women.
Definition of leak for English Language Learners. : 1  a hole in a surface that lets something (such as a liquid or gas) pass in or out. : 2  an occurrence in which something (such as a liquid or gas) passes through a hole in a surface. : 3  a situation in which people learn about information that is supposed to be secret.
Could you have accidental bowel leakage (ABL) or other bowel control problems, known as fecal incontinence? Fecal incontinence, also called a bowel control problem, is the accidental passing of solid or liquid stool or mucus from the rectum. Fecal incontinence includes the inability to hold a bowel movement until reaching a toilet, as well as passing stool, or feces, into oneâs underwear without being aware of it happening.