Dear Doctors: It’s time for my daughter to have a Pap smear, but she’s putting it off because it was so painful last time. I wonder if switching to a female doctor might help? It’s a very unpleasant test and I do sympathize, but it’s also important and I’m worried.
Dear Reader: A Pap smear is a test used to screen for cervical cancer.
During the procedure, a small brush is used to collect cells from…