A normal pap is a good thing! It means there are no abnormal cervical cells, which is what they look for when screening for Cervical cancer.
Epithelial cells are a normal part of the anatomy. They are the type of cell checked in a pap smear. If they are present, it's a sign that the pap smear got a decent sample.
Yes, it is very common for pap smears to go from abnormal to normal.
Endocervical and/or squamous cells are normal on a pap smear. This notation on your result means the test was complete.
A pap smear will not detect ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer won't affect whether a pap smear is normal or abnormal -- it could be either one.
A pap smear will not affect the baby at all.
NIL stands for negative for intraepithelial lesion; it's the result on a normal Pap smear.
Papanicolaou smear is Pap
No, it's not normal to have burning after a pap smear. Talk with your health care provider to determine what sort of follow-up is needed.
If you have never had a pap smear before or if it is close to the time you are due for your annual exam, most doctors get the pap smear while you are in the office and being examined. If you have recently had a pap test done and it was normal, I would question the doctor about the reason s/he feels there is a need.
Family physicians routinely do pap smears. It is a normal part of family practice.
PAP means "positive axis point"