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Things That Can Cause an Abnormal Pap Smear

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Women routinely have Pap smears during their well-woman appointments typically every three years until they are age 65 and older. Once results have been reviewed, if there is anything out of the ordinary, our OBGYN may call to inform you the test was abnormal and discuss the next steps.

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How Pregnancy Affects The Immune System

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We might call it an old wives tale, but scientists used to think a woman’s immune system became weaker when she was pregnant. We have learned that is not exactly the case. Sometimes, it can actually get stronger. With this relatively new news let’s review how we now know pregnancy affects the immune system.