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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.
A , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answered. Preliminary research suggests that the Pap smear can help doctors test for other gynecologic cancers besides cervical cancer, including ovarian and endometrial (uterine) cancers. Researchers are looking at more sophisticated methods of analyzing samples obtained from routine Pap smears.