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Annual pap smears are no longer recommended for patients with a history of normal pap smears. The typical interval is three to five years unless you have an abnormal result.

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Do you need a pap smear test after a miscarriage?

If you have never had a pap smear before or if it is close to the time you are due for your annual exam, most doctors get the pap smear while you are in the office and being examined. If you have recently had a pap test done and it was normal, I would question the doctor about the reason s/he feels there is a need.


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When does a woman stop having pap tests?

Most women stop having pap smears at age 65. Women should continue annual gyn exams, however, even after pap smears are no longer recommended.


How did the pap test get its name?

It is called the "Pap" test after its developer, Dr. George N. Papanicolaou.


What is the advantage of a pap test?

A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. Annual pap smears are no longer routinely recommended. Typically, women have a pap smear every three to five years, depending on her health history. Your health care provider can give you recommendations specific to your health history.


Can a pap smear cause a false pregnancy test?

A pap does not affect the accuracy of a pregnancy test.


What does pap smear test do and why do females need it?

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Do obgyn's test for herpes and hpv in prenatal pap?

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Can the doctor see any abnormalities during a pap test?

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