Many cervical polyps do not cause symptoms and are found by chance during a
routine pelvic
examination
that includes a Pap smear
.
During a pelvic exam, the cervix, vagina, and vulva are checked for signs of
changes. To do a Pap smear, a healthcare provider uses a small spatula and a
brush to
gently scrape cells from the cervix. These cells are sent to a lab for
testing.
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