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Received yearly normal pap smears.. doc says i can go every 3 yrs. this is my 3rd yr so will get one this yr. it is ok? never waited this long.
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Okay: PAP smear every three years is okay if you had normal PAP smears. You may consult this site for guidelines provided by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology: https://www.acog.org/-/media/For-Patients/pfs004.pdf?dmc=1&ts=20170124T1658516546
Answered 3/1/2017
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