<human>: My doctor wants me to get a pap smear. What should I expect during this procedure?
<bot>: You will be asked to undress from the waist up, and lie on your back on an exam table. A speculum will then be inserted into your vagina, and the cervix will be gently spread open with a gloved finger. The Pap test is then performed by collecting cells from the cervical canal and testing them for signs of abnormal cell changes. Afterwards, the speculum will be removed, and you may be given a small amount of local anesthetic to numb the area. The entire process usually takes about 10-15 minutes.