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At 22 and 24 years old i was told by my primary dr i didn't need a pap smear because i was a virgin. im still a virgin and am 26. should i go for one?

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Dr. Azen Jukic answered

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Not recommended: If you indeed are virgin, and had no sexual vaginal contact with either sex, then no, you probably do not need one.

Answered 7/28/2016

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A member asked:

At 22 and 24 years old i was told by my primary dr i didn't need a pap smear because i was a virgin. im still a virgin and am 26. should i go for one?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Azen Jukic answered

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