YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for May, 2003: Re: Pap test

Re: Pap test

From: Anonymous1 (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 May 2003 06:37:59 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 27 May 2003, nelli wrote: >
>I have conflicting reports as to whether I need a pap test or not. I am
>22 yrs old, and a virgin. I have never had a pap test done. I am on
>Birth control pills to regulate my period and to keep cysts from growing
>on my ovaries. I do have PCOS. My specialist dr for the PCOS says that
>I don't need a pap test since I am still a virgin, she is the one i
>originally got the Birth control Script from. I recently called my
>Family Doc and asked for him to refill the script since he is closer,
>and I am totally out. He refused to give me a script until I had a pap
>test, he said it is necessary. who is right?
>I don't want to know if you THINK I should. The specialist told me that
>the pap only checks for STDs and associated things, my family doc said
>it tests for more.
>
> Thanks for any help!!

The guidelines are to have your first pap at the time of first intercourse or the age of 18, whichever occurs first.

You are a virgin, so your risk of anything is rather low, but not impossible. The Pap Smear checks for cervical cancer as well as other STD's (cervical cancer has been linked to STD's).

Get the Pap....you need it.

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