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Dr. H\u00fcseyin Efe Akal\u0131n standing beside his desk in the consultation room\">    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"content\">\r\n      <div class=\"icon\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-icon\">\r\n\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" flaticon-set-ivf-2\"><\/i><\/div>      <\/div>\r\n      \r\n\t\t<h4 class=\"service-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"\/en\/gynecology\/pap-smear-hpv-test\/\">\r\n\t\t\tHPV and Pap smear follow-up\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t      <div class=\"service-details\">Briefly explains cervical cancer screening (Pap smear and HPV test) and how the sample is taken at the practice.<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en\/gynecology\/pap-smear-hpv-test\/\" class=\"link-btn\">\r\n\t\t\t\tGo to page <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"isotope-item service-item elementor-repeater-item-b50a255 wow fadeInUp\" data-wow-delay=\"700ms\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Service Block Style1-->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"service-block service-block-style4\">\r\n  <div class=\"inner\">\r\n    <div class=\"image overlay-anim\">\r\n      \r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/huseyinefeakalin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/op-dr-huseyin-efe-akalin-kolposkopi.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Op. Dr. H\u00fcseyin Efe Akal\u0131n at the colposcope in the examination room\">    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"content\">\r\n      <div class=\"icon\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-icon\">\r\n\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" flaticon-set-ivf\"><\/i><\/div>      <\/div>\r\n      \r\n\t\t<h4 class=\"service-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"\/en\/gynecology\/colposcopy\/\">\r\n\t\t\tColposcopy\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t      <div class=\"service-details\">Briefly explains the examination in which the cervix is viewed under magnification after an abnormal screening result, and biopsy when needed.<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en\/gynecology\/colposcopy\/\" class=\"link-btn\">\r\n\t\t\t\tGo to page <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"isotope-item service-item elementor-repeater-item-60bf234 wow fadeInUp\" data-wow-delay=\"500ms\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Service Block Style1-->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"service-block service-block-style4\">\r\n  <div class=\"inner\">\r\n    <div class=\"image overlay-anim\">\r\n      \r\n\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/huseyinefeakalin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/op-dr-huseyin-efe-akalin-ameliyathanede.webp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Op. Dr. H\u00fcseyin Efe Akal\u0131n in the operating room with the surgical team\">    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"content\">\r\n      <div class=\"icon\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-icon\">\r\n\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" flaticon-set-development\"><\/i><\/div>      <\/div>\r\n      \r\n\t\t<h4 class=\"service-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"\/en\/gynecology\/gynecological-surgery\/\">\r\n\t\t\tGynecological surgery\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t      <div class=\"service-details\">Explains how the decision for surgery is assessed at the examination in conditions such as fibroids, cysts and pelvic organ prolapse; operations are performed in a hospital.<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en\/gynecology\/gynecological-surgery\/\" class=\"link-btn\">\r\n\t\t\t\tGo to page <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- end of the loop -->\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ca1d8c e-con-full e-flex tm-col-stretched-none tm-bg-color-over-image e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ca1d8c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4b3907 e-con-full e-flex tm-col-stretched-none tm-bg-color-over-image e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f4b3907\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b47fc5e e-con-full e-flex tm-col-stretched-none tm-bg-color-over-image e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b47fc5e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6c190f e-con-full agz-icerik e-flex tm-col-stretched-none tm-bg-color-over-image e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f6c190f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5cadad elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-ele-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5cadad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-ele-text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-text-editor\" >\r\n\t\t<p><strong>Pap smear and HPV tests are used in cervical screening and aim to detect changes in the cervix before they cause symptoms.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A Pap smear (Pap test) is the examination of cells collected from the cervix with a brush. An HPV test looks for the high-risk virus types that can cause cervical cancer. At Op. Dr. H\u00fcseyin Efe Akal\u0131n\u2019s practice in Ku\u015fadas\u0131, the sample is taken during a gynecological examination; the results and follow-up plan are reviewed together with you.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00e9010 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-ele-text-editor\" data-id=\"00e9010\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-ele-text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-text-editor\" >\r\n\t\t<h2>Who are Pap smear and HPV tests recommended for?<\/h2>\n<ul><li>Women who have been sexually active, for regular cervical screening; the national program in T\u00fcrkiye starts at age 30<\/li><li>Follow-up of people whose previous Pap smear or HPV result was abnormal<\/li><li>People who have previously been treated for a cervical condition<\/li><li>People with a suppressed immune system<\/li><li>People who want to review their screening timing and results together with the doctor<\/li><\/ul>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7543264 e-con-full e-flex tm-col-stretched-none tm-bg-color-over-image e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7543264\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dddde8d e-con-full e-flex tm-col-stretched-none tm-bg-color-over-image e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dddde8d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bf9348 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2bf9348\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/huseyinefeakalin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/op-dr-huseyin-efe-akalin-masada-calisirken-672x448.webp\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-image-11234\" alt=\"Op. Dr. H\u00fcseyin Efe Akal\u0131n at his desk, framed certificates on the wall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/huseyinefeakalin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/op-dr-huseyin-efe-akalin-masada-calisirken-672x448.webp 672w, https:\/\/huseyinefeakalin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/op-dr-huseyin-efe-akalin-masada-calisirken-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/huseyinefeakalin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/op-dr-huseyin-efe-akalin-masada-calisirken-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/huseyinefeakalin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/op-dr-huseyin-efe-akalin-masada-calisirken-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/huseyinefeakalin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/op-dr-huseyin-efe-akalin-masada-calisirken.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44c73df e-con-full tm-col-stretched-none e-flex tm-bg-color-over-image e-con e-child\" data-id=\"44c73df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-beb0f9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"beb0f9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/huseyinefeakalin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/muayenehane-bekleme-alani-672x448.webp\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-image-11223\" alt=\"Clinic waiting area and reception desk with large windows\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8da92d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-ele-text-editor\" data-id=\"8da92d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-ele-text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-text-editor\" >\r\n\t\t<h2>When should you be examined without waiting for your screening schedule?<\/h2>\n<p>If you have bleeding after sex, irregular bleeding or discharge that does not respond to treatment, a gynecological evaluation is needed without waiting for your screening date.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abde325 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-ele-iconbox\" data-id=\"abde325\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-ele-iconbox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-sc-icon-box icon-box icon-left font-icon icon-left animate-hover icon-rotate-y\">\r\n\t\r\n  \t<div class=\"icon-box-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"icon-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"icon icon-round icon-type-font-icon icon-md\">\r\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" flaticon-set-pregnant\"><\/i>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-text\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"icon-box-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBleeding after sex\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">Bleeding after sexual intercourse should be evaluated<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee0374f elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-ele-iconbox\" data-id=\"ee0374f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-ele-iconbox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-sc-icon-box icon-box icon-left font-icon icon-left animate-hover icon-rotate-y\">\r\n\t\r\n  \t<div class=\"icon-box-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"icon-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"icon icon-round icon-type-font-icon icon-md\">\r\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" flaticon-set-medical-test\"><\/i>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-text\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"icon-box-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIrregular bleeding\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">Irregular or unusual vaginal bleeding should be evaluated<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd6ffbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-ele-iconbox\" data-id=\"cd6ffbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-ele-iconbox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-sc-icon-box icon-box icon-left font-icon icon-left animate-hover icon-rotate-y\">\r\n\t\r\n  \t<div class=\"icon-box-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"icon-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"icon icon-round icon-type-font-icon icon-md\">\r\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" flaticon-set-ivf\"><\/i>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"icon-text\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"icon-box-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPersistent discharge\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">Vaginal discharge that does not respond to treatment should be evaluated<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5f8e6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-ele-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5f8e6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-ele-text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-text-editor\" >\r\n\t\t<p>In an emergency, call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2b3958 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-ele-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2b3958\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-ele-text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-text-editor\" >\r\n\t\t<h2>At the practice<\/h2>\n<ul><li>The Pap smear and HPV sample is taken at the practice during a gynecological examination; the liquid-based method is used.<\/li><li>No routine preparation is needed. A Pap smear is not taken during your period.<\/li><li>If a result is abnormal, colposcopy is done at the practice if needed.<\/li><li>The date of your next check-up is given at the examination.<\/li><li>The examination can be done in Turkish or English.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be146ba e-con-full agz-randevu-kart e-flex tm-col-stretched-none tm-bg-color-over-image e-con e-child\" data-id=\"be146ba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b94d9e9 elementor-view-stacked elementor-shape-square elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"b94d9e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-calendar-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M436 160H12c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-36c0-26.51 21.49-48 48-48h48V12c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h40c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v52h128V12c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h40c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v52h48c26.51 0 48 21.49 48 48v36c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12zM12 192h424c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v260c0 26.51-21.49 48-48 48H48c-26.51 0-48-21.49-48-48V204c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12zm333.296 95.947l-28.169-28.398c-4.667-4.705-12.265-4.736-16.97-.068L194.12 364.665l-45.98-46.352c-4.667-4.705-12.266-4.736-16.971-.068l-28.397 28.17c-4.705 4.667-4.736 12.265-.068 16.97l82.601 83.269c4.667 4.705 12.265 4.736 16.97.068l142.953-141.805c4.705-4.667 4.736-12.265.068-16.97z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7798b3b agz-kart-baslik elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7798b3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pap smear and HPV test appointment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53c9811 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53c9811\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To plan your screening or review your result together, you can send your appointment request by phone, WhatsApp or the form on the contact page. The practice is in Ege Mahallesi and is open on weekdays 09:30\u2060\u2013\u206019:00 and on Saturdays 09:30\u2060\u2013\u206014:30.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2385b46 e-con-full e-flex tm-col-stretched-none tm-bg-color-over-image e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2385b46\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a631fbf agz-btn agz-btn-tel elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a631fbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"tel:+902565030604\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-phone-alt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path 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elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87646a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To book an appointment, your name and a convenient day and time are enough; we will discuss your health information at the examination.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-286da45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-ele-text-editor\" data-id=\"286da45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-ele-text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-text-editor\" >\r\n\t\t<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9585b18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-ele-accordion\" data-id=\"9585b18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse801\" class=\"collapse show\" aria-labelledby=\"heading801\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-352734\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        <p>A positive HPV result alone does not mean you have cancer; HPV is common and most infections clear on their own. After a positive result, planned follow-up is carried out.<\/p>      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"card \">\r\n    <div class=\"card-header p-0\" id=\"heading802\">\r\n      <h5 class=\"title collapsed\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse802\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse802\">\r\n        <span class=\"text\">Does a Pap smear hurt?<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"accordion-controls-icon\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse802\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading802\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-352734\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        <p>The sample is taken from the cervix with a small brush and takes a short time. You may feel slight pressure or an unusual sensation.<\/p>      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"card \">\r\n    <div class=\"card-header p-0\" id=\"heading803\">\r\n      <h5 class=\"title collapsed\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse803\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse803\">\r\n        <span class=\"text\">Can a Pap smear and HPV test be done during pregnancy?<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"accordion-controls-icon\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse803\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading803\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-352734\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        <p>Yes. According to the guideline, Pap smear and HPV tests can be performed during pregnancy; the test is stated not to harm the baby.<\/p>      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"card \">\r\n    <div class=\"card-header p-0\" id=\"heading804\">\r\n      <h5 class=\"title collapsed\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse804\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse804\">\r\n        <span class=\"text\">Does the HPV vaccine replace screening?<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"accordion-controls-icon\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse804\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading804\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-352734\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        <p>No. Vaccination and screening are not alternatives to each other; the two go together. The vaccine is not given at the practice; you can get information about the vaccine at your examination.<\/p>      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6750ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-ele-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6750ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-ele-text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-text-editor\" >\r\n\t\t<p>This page was reviewed by Op. Dr. H\u00fcseyin Efe Akal\u0131n. Last updated: October 29, 2026<\/p>\n<p>The information on this page is based on publications from ASCCP, the NHS Cervical Screening Programme and the Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and on publications reviewing the national screening program in T\u00fcrkiye. 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