<human>: My doctor says I need to undergo a pap smear. What should I expect during this procedure?
<bot>: During the Pap test, you will be asked to remove your underwear and lie on an examination table. A speculum will then be inserted into your vagina to open it up for viewing. The doctor or nurse will then take a sample of cells from your cervix using a cotton swab. This is then placed onto a glass slide and sent to the lab for testing. Afterwards, you may experience some cramping and bleeding, but this is normal.