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When you first start taking the depo-provera shot, is a pap smear required?
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Maybe: Pap smears are usually done at the time of administering contraception, as an incentive for women to get annual exams. If you are under 21 or have no indication for a pap smear, it is not necessary in order to get depo-provera.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Pap smear: It is not required, but if you are not up to date on your pap smear, it should be done. It is required to make sure you are not pregnant.
Answered 11/23/2012
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