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54 yrs old been going for pap smear annually since 21 yrs old pap as always come back negative do i need to go annually or can i go every other year?
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Every 3 years: Every 3-5 years would be fine. You may visit this site for more information on this topic: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cervical-cancer/prevention-and-early-detection/cervical-cancer-screening-guidelines.html Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex, if you have sex.
Answered 1/17/2018
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Pap smear/how often?: Recent changes in determination of the frequency recommended for a "pap smear" have increased the interval in your age group to 3-4 years, as long as no abnormal cells have been reported in your past exams. This does not mean that you can put off seeing your gyn provider if other kinds of symptoms occur.
Answered 1/17/2018
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