Pap smear is part of a woman’s regular pelvic exam. It is not a painful procedure. During a pap smear, the doctor collects cells from the surface of your cervix. The doctor collects liquid discharge on the surface of the cervix by means of a fine brush. Then these cells are tested under a microscope to find out about their condition. If they spot anything unusual, the doctor will examine cervical tissues in a biopsy procedure. Another way to detect cervical cancer and more importantly Precancer conditions of the cervix is by Colposcopy. Here, the doctor analyzes the cervix to spot unusual cell growth or unhealthy area of the cervix. In this process, doctors apply a harmless dye that helps in giving a clear demarcated view. Afterwards, a colposcope is used, which magnifies the cervix by eight to 15 times to look for an unusual area of the cervix for biopsy.