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Can i have a pap smear even if i'm only 20 yrs old but have been sexually active?

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PAP: Absolutely, you really need to have one done. The PAP smear is a test where a brush is used to collect cells from the surface of the cervix. These cells are examined by a pathologist and cytology technologist who look for atypical or malignant cells. A PAP smear can save your life. See you doctor.

Answered 12/11/2014

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