Question 1

virgin. nothing-not even tampons have been inside before. i'm 20. what do they do in a pap smear for virgin women?

Accepted Answer

Carefully: I think doing pap smears on women like you is "not a good use of resources", but it's political and medico-legal. The mandate also gives a woman who needs a pap smear but needs to claim to be a virgin an "out". Talk with your personal physician and if you decide to get your smear, it's usually possible if the hymen is flexible and open enough to permit access.

Question 2

burning sensation and discomfort after 1st pap smear? still virgin? is this normal?

Accepted Answer

: The process of obtaining a PAP smear can leave some discomfort for many. You are a virgin until you have partner sex.

Question 3

do i need to get a pap smear if a virgin?

Accepted Answer

Age 21: The first pap should be done at age 21 regardless of whether someone is a virgin or not. You can get cervical cancer without ever having sex (it is very rare, but i've seen it).

Question 4

can you get a pap smear being a virgin? i have irregular periods and need to see a gyn. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If virginal you will not have cellular abnormalities of the cervix.  If concerned about a pap, politely decline and tell the doc you want to be on the pill for your bleedimg but have never had sex.  Technically we do one within 3 years of intercourse or at age 21 but you are in charge and can decline a pap or pelvic if you are concerned.

Question 5

should a virgin get a pap smear?

Accepted Answer

Depends on her age: Current guidelines recommend that women get their first pap at the age of 21, even if they are sexually active prior to that. Exceptions (where it should be obtained before 21) are if the female is HIV positive, or on chronic immunosuppressive therapy for systemic lupus erythematosus (sle, lupus) or after organ transplantation.

Question 6

if you are a virgin do you still need a pap smear?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The official recommendation is that reported sexual abstinence is generally not an exclusion from screening. This is because there are many reasons in which patients may not be all together forthcoming with the details of their sexual history.

Question 7

i'm still a virgin 21 i was wondering should i get a pap smear?

Accepted Answer

Guidelines: There are various guidelines that recommend that pap smears begin after first intercourse or age 21, whichever comes first. I've never understood what kind of sense this makes. If a pap smear can be obtained easily and without discomfort or injury, then there's no harm. Your physician's your best guide.

Question 8

is it necessary to have another pap smear if i am still a virgin?

Accepted Answer

Pap: Your ob/gyn is your best guide.

Question 9

if iam a virgin do i still need to get a pap smear? i'm very nervous

Accepted Answer

Yes: Majority of women who get cervical cancer have hpv infection, which is transmitted by sexual intercourse.  However, a small percentage of women are not infected.  Therefore, regardless of sexual orientation or whether a virgin or not, all women should get regular pap tests starting at age 21. Be smart and protect yourself.

Question 10

is it necessary to have another pap smear 2 years later if im still a virgin?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the first pap smear was normal, you do not need another one in two years.  There are risk factors other than sexually transmitted hpv, e.g., family history, smoking.  You may wish to consult the information in mayo clinic website.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pap-smear/an01635.

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Virgin. nothing-not even tampons have been inside before. i'm 20. what do they do in a pap smear for virgin women?

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Do i need to get a pap smear if a virgin?

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Can you get a pap smear being a virgin? i have irregular periods and need to see a gyn. what should i do?

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If you are a virgin do you still need a pap smear?

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I'm still a virgin 21 i was wondering should i get a pap smear?

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