Re: YOUNGWOMEN: pap/ smear test as virgin
From: anom (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 5 Jun 2007 00:55:18 -0500 (CDT)
At Mon, 4 Jun 2007, Pat Sonnenstuhl wrote:
>
Thank you
I have no plans to be with anyone at the mo for thanks for the advice
about getting the vaccine before i do as i have never heard of that.
But once i am with someone i will consider getting a pap although not
sure if my nearves will allow me at the time.
>My opinion is:
>
>If you have never had sex, there is no reason for a pap smear if you
>aren't having problems of some kind. A pap smear is intended to pick up
>signs of cervical cancer, which we now know is associated with the HPV
>virus. I might suggest you consider getting the vaccine if you have
>never had intercourse.
>
>I know that some organizations, such as Planned Parenthood will provide
>birth control and not require a pelvic exam before giving the pills, for
>exactly the reasons you cite.
>
>If you are considering becoming sexually acxtive, you might consider
>getting a pap and pelvic, just to rule out any possible problems. With
>a gentle gyn provider or nurse practitioner, but exam shouldn't be so
>bad.
>
>I used to do first pelvic exams and they can be an okay experience,
>nothing to be fearful of.
>At Mon, 4 Jun 2007, anom wrote:
>>
>>hi im im just wondering what peoples opinions on having a pap test if
>>your a virgin. im 28 and am a virgin and have never had a pelvic exam
>>or pap test or smear test as we call it in the uk. my main reason for
>>this is simply out of fear or the embarrasment of going. But i have
>>never mentioned this to the doc or asked if i really need it. it seems
>>in america there is much more emphisis on pelvic exams etc starting from
>>a young age where as here in uk its not really recomended till in your
>>20's or if your sexually active at a ealier age. so it gets quite
>>confusing as to how important it really is. But i was just wondering is
>>it reall nessary unless your sexually active.
>
>--
>Pat Sonnenstuhl, CNM, CHT
>
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