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Why do you believe its important for college-aged girls to keep up with their yearly exams while theyre away from home? 4) what are the possible affects of not having your yearly exam/what is the importance? 5) how do you recommend women find a physi

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hello, : Hello, are you writing a paper for school or asking for yourself? The newest guidelines recommend pap smear at age 21 per debbie saslow of the american cancer society. Annual screening are not recommened for college aged women - it is once every three years if the woman is in good health with previous pap smears being ok. Many college clinics offer these services or can make a recommedation.

Answered 10/3/2016

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