Urine Test Replaces Pap Smear

OBGYN Dr. Kevin Ault explains the new urine test that could replace the uncomfortable Pap smear.

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OBGYN Dr. Kevin Ault admits a urine test to detect the presence of cervical cancer offers obvious advantages, but adds the PAP smear has a 75-year history of saving lives.  Dr. Ault lists the pros and cons of each test and how women can guard against cervical cancer with the newest HPV vaccine.