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Should i get a pap smear even if i have never had sexual intercourse?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: After age 21 the recommendation is to have your pap smear.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 6/1/2018

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A member asked:

I bleed only during sexual intercourse. Ive had an ultrasound, blood test and Pap smear and all were normal and negative. I also had meds to clean out uterus. Intercourse is never painful or forced. Should I see a different doctor?

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A member asked:

Pap was normal but HPV+. Zero sexual activity or intercourse for me until my wedding night 16 years ago. Husband also never had intercourse but fooled around 8 years before we married. Is it ever possible for an HPV test to reveal a false positive?

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A member asked:

I am 36 & I had a normal pap, but HPV e6 e7 was detected. I didnt have one in years to know when it started. I bleed after sexual intercourse but only when its a few days before my period. Can this be undetected cervical cancer?

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A member asked:

I'm 20 and am not sexually active, do I need to get a pap smear when i turn 21?

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A member asked:

Why do you have to get a pap cervical smear if your a virgin and are not sexually active?

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