He or she will use a small brush to take a few cells from inside and outside of the cervix. These cells will be checked to make sure they are healthy. Some women may feel discomfort during the Pap smear, but the exam lasts only a few minutes. If your cells are okay, there is no treatment. If some cells are abnormal or unhealthy, you may be treated for an infection or need to get other tests to check for cervical cancer.
Any woman can get cervical cancer.
If you begin having sex before you are 18. 2. If you have many sexual partners. If you have or have had a sexually transmitted disease. 5. If you are over the age of 60. 7. If you smoke.