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I just turned 20 two months ago, first had sex 7 months ago. doctor says i should get a pap smear before he approves my next nuvaring prescription. he's not my usual doctor. why does he want me to?
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This is the norm: It's a protocol that's been found most helpful for minimizing the risk of daeth from cancer of the cervix. Given that in the early 1900's, 30 thousand women, mostly young, died each year of cervix cancer, it's a reasonable thing for you to let him do.
Answered 6/4/2013
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