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Pap smears and hpv always came back normal. had a complete hysterectomy in 2009 due to fibroid tumor. do i still need to have paps done yearly?

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Dr. Scott Kramer answered

Specializes in Gynecology

No PAP Needed: According to acog and other national societies after a hysterectomy with removal of the cervix (and no history of high grade pre-cancer); there is no value to continue paps.

Answered 7/28/2018

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No: After total hysterectomy (removing uterus and cervix) a patient only needs to continue pap smears if they had a previous abnormal pap smear due to hpv.

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