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A member asked:
When do i need to have pap smear if im in birthcontrol pills?
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Once per year: And you should have a breast exam and routine std cultures with teh pap as long as the pap is normal, if the pap is abnormal then you will need paps more often.
Answered 9/28/2016
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They are unrelated.: The pap smear is a screening for cervical cancer. The frequency of this screening is based on a person's age and medical history. The screening should begin at age 21. The frequency of the screening is unrelated to your birth control method.
Answered 10/8/2013
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