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My wife is due for a smear test next year when she is 56, and the one after that will be when shes 61. they say testing stops in the uk at age 65, so will the one when shes 61 be her final one if its every 5 years?

Q: my wife is due for a smear test next year when she is 56, and the one after that will be when shes 61. they say testing stops in the uk at age 65, so will the one when shes 61 be her final one if its every 5 years?

: That is my guess but ask the National Health Service

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That is my guess but ask the National Health Service

Answered 4/22/2023

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A member asked:

My wife is due for a smear test next year when she is 56, and the one after that will be when shes 61. they say testing stops in the uk at age 65, so will the one when shes 61 be her final one if its every 5 years?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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