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Do you need to get a pap smear in order to get birth control at planned parenthood?
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No.: It is not necessary to have a pap smear done before getting counseling for birth control. A good doctor would strongly recommend having one done, but it's not required.
Answered 4/11/2015
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Hormonal, yes: Hormonal forms of contraception requires a pap smear to rule out cervical cancer. Non-hormonal forms such as condoms are usually found at planned parenthood without a pap smear gratis.
Answered 4/1/2013
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