How often does a woman over 30 need to get a pap test?

Answer 1

Good question, assuming you are sexually active and have never had an abnormal PAP Smear, you should have a PAP once evey 12 months.

However, if you are not sexually active, most doctors will not see it as a requirement that you get a PAP done. Most problems doctors look for during a PAP are caused by being sexually active. Just to be safe I would go once per year.

On the other hand, if you have had an abnormal PAP done in the last year, I would recommend going every 6 months until you have 2 normal PAP Smears in a row, then you can go back to having the once per year. Here is a website link to help you understand more about PAPs and how often they should be done... http://www.medicinenet.com/pap_smear/page9.htm

Good luck! :)

Answer 2

The American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its guidelines concerning Pap test frequency in late 2002. In brief, women should continue screening every year with regular Pap tests until age 30, every two years if using the liquid-based Pap test.

Answer 3

Once a woman age 30 and older has had three normal results in a row, she may get screened every two to three years. A doctor may suggest more frequent screening if a woman has certain risk factors

Answer 4

Women without a history of abnormal pap smears normally repeat the test every three to five years. Ask your health care provider what frequency is recommended in your particular situation.

Answer 5

Typically women stop pap smears at age 65. Specific recommendations depend on the woman's health history.

Answer 6

Most women with no history of abnormal paps should have smears every three to five years through age 65. Contact your health care provider for advice specific to your medical history.

Answer 7

Age 70