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It is recommended for women to regularly get pap smears in order to detect cancerous processes in the endocervical canal. Pap test is a screening test that can successfully detect the initial stages of cancer.
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∙ 8y agoWomen should have pap smears because they can detect pre-cancerous changes of the cervix. This early detection can provide the opportunity for easy treatment to prevent cancer from developing.
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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.
Do virgins need Pap smears?
Pap smears are recommended for women 21 and over. Women who have not had intercourse are at low risk for Cervical cancer.
Why should women have 2 yealy pap smears?
For women with no history of abnormal pap smears, the frequency of paps is typically every three to five years. Women who had an abnormal or inadequate pap smear may get two smears in a year depending on their health history.
Does Medicare pay for an annual pap smear exam?
Medicare pays for pap smears at the recommended frequency. Most women do not need pap smears annually. If you do require an annual pap due to your medical history, Medicare will pay.
When does a woman stop having pap tests?
Most women stop having pap smears at age 65. Women should continue annual gyn exams, however, even after pap smears are no longer recommended.
Do you have to get a pap smear if you have the gardisal vaccine?
Yes, women who have had the Gardasil vaccine should continue getting pap smears.
Do virgins need a pap smear?
Pap smears are recommended for women 21 and over. Women who have not had intercourse are at low risk for cervical cancer.
Why do women have to have pap smears if they have had a radical hysterectomy?
You can still get cancer in the vaginal canal.
What is the utensil called that doctors use to do pap smears on women?
The equipment needed for a pap smear is the patient drape, speculum, warm water, and the pap collection device.
Family physician pap smears?
Family physicians routinely do pap smears. It is a normal part of family practice.
Do pap smears attempt to detect cell atrophy?
Pap smears are no longer used to detect cell atrophy.
