At Catalyst Medical Group in Edinburg, TX, we are proud to provide the following women’s health services: - Breast exams: we provide general breast exams at Catalyst Medical Group, which includes an examination of both breasts, the collarbone area, and underarms for any abnormalities or signs of breast cancer. - Pap smears: also known as the Papanicolaou test, a Pap smear is a screening procedure that examines the cervix for the presence of cancerous or precancerous cells. Pap smears involve the insertion of a speculum into the vagina to keep the vaginal walls open and provide access to the cervix. The doctor will then gently scrape a small sample of cells from the cervix, which will be sent to a lab for analysis. Pap smears can be used to test for cervical cancer, cervical dysplasia, cervicitis, as well as the human papillomavirus (HPV). - Pelvic exams: a pelvic exam involves a visual and physical examination of a woman’s reproductive organs, including the cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, vagina, and vulva. As such, pelvic exams often include pap smears, in addition to visual examinations of the vagina and vulva and a manual examination of the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and uterus. During the manual examination, the doctor will wear lubricated gloves and insert two fingers into the vagina to check for any irregularities. We welcome you to schedule an appointment with us at Catalyst Medical through our website or by giving us a call! We serve patients from Edinburg TX, McAllen TX, San Juan TX, Alamo TX, Pharr TX, Palmhurst TX, Mission TX, Alton TX and Hidalgo TX.