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Are pap smears mandatory after the age 21?
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Recomended: The american cancer society recommends that all women have an initial pap smear by the age of 21, regardless of whether or not they've had sexual intercourse, or after they've been sexually active for three years, whichever comes first. The american college of obstetricians and gynecologists recommends that women begin having pap smears at age 21, regardles of when they become sexually active.
Answered 5/22/2015
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Recommended: The current recommendations can vary depending on age, however it appropriate for a women age 21 to 65 to have pap smears every three years as long as they are normal. After a hysterectomy and/or after age 65 a women with a history of normal paps does not ever need another pap. Every women should still have an annual exam.
Answered 9/19/2013
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