Pregnancy Detection: Can a Pap Smear Indicate Early Pregnancy?
A pap smear cannot detect pregnancy. A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer that examines the cells of the cervix. Pregnancy is detected through blood tests or urine tests that measure the levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy.Pregnancy & Health - Related Articles
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