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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.
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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.
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.
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 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 Pap smears?
Pap smears are recommended for women 21 and over. Women who have not had intercourse are at low risk for Cervical cancer.
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.
Why do women have to get PAP smears?
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.
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.
Who should get an annual PAP test?
Annual pap smears are no longer recommended for patients with a history of normal pap smears. The typical interval is three to five years unless you have an abnormal result.
Why do women need pap smears?
If the hysterectomy was done because of pap-related problems, a woman over 50 should continue pap smears of the vaginal cuff. If the pap smear was done for other reasons (e.g. bleeding, fibroids), then pap smears may be discontinued. Talk with your health care provider for advice specific to your situation. Annual pelvic exams are recommended in any case, with or without the pap smear.
Should pap smears be delayed until the appearance of cervical cancer symptoms?
Pap smears should not be delayed until the appearance of cervical cancer symptoms. It is recommended that pap smears be done as early as possible because if signs of cervical cancer are caught early, then there is a very high chance of curing it.
