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No, Pap smears are not mandatory. However they are strongly recommended every year because a doctor is able to make sure your healthy.

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What is the legal age to start getting pap smears?

There is no law that determines the time to start pap smears. Pap smears are recommended for women 21 to 65.


Which gender gets a pap smear?

Typically women get pap smears. Rarely, men get anal pap smears, but this is not a common practice.


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Who should get an annual PAP test?

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Why should women have 2 yealy pap smears?

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No, method does not show up in PAP smears. A PAP smear is a test for abnormal cervical cells as an early indication of cervical cancer, no way to pick-up on meth use.