It depends. At partial withdrawal of the uterus, the woman should Continue performing the Pap smear routine.
When the woman takes the uterus, the withdrawal can be total or partial. THE total hysterectomy is the complete withdrawal of the uterus (body and cervix). When he is completely withdrawn, the woman not need to take the exam Pap smear routine.
At partial hysterectomy, the uterus is removed, but the cervix (part of the uterus that lies inside the vagina) remains, it is necessary the realization of the Pap smear routine.
In the Pap smear, the health professional performs secretion collection of cervix and vagina. After laboratory analysis, it is possible to evaluate the characteristics of the cells of this region, as well as the presence of some aggressive microorganism.
The preventive examination is today the main exam for early detection of cancer of the cervix.
The preventive examination can be done free in the Family Health Units (USF) and in the Basic Health Units (UBS) by the health professionals of Medicine and Nursing.
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