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A member asked:
How often should i get a pap test? rules keep changing.
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Every year.: At least once a yaer for every year starting at age 20 or when you start sexual activity is the standard recommendation. It you get two consecutive negative annual pap smears, then you can repeat the test every three years.
Answered 9/28/2016
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