A member asked:

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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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.

Answered 6/13/2014

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