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My dr still does pap smear every year even though i've never had an abnormal one. isn't it every three years?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Yes.: PAP recommended every 3 yrs age 21-29 for avg. risk women. If at high risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease then screen more frequently. ACP recommends against performing screening pelvic exams. For further details see US Preventive Services Task Force website. http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf11/cervcancer/cervcancerrs.htm

Answered 8/18/2014

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A member asked:

My dr still does pap smear every year even though i've never had an abnormal one. isn't it every three years?

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