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The major cause of cervical cancer (which smear tests are there to detect) is HPV, a sexually transmitted infection. As virgins are unlikely to have been exposed to this virus, are they unlikely enough not to get cervical cancer or do they require regular smear tests just to make sure?

2006-09-19 05:43:49 · 29 answers · asked by pinkebs00 2 in Health Women's Health

29 answers

Getting a papsmear isn't just to check for cervical cancer. and though cervical cancer is caused by HPV, its not the only thing that can cause it. I would get a papsmear just in case, and a physical along with it to check general health, breasts, and reproductive health.

2006-09-19 05:46:59 · answer #1 · answered by siropson 3 · 1 1

Absolutely! You can still get cervical cancer without having HPV. Also, the detection of cervical cancer is not the only reason the test is given. You should have a test every year from, at the very latest, when you turn 18.

2006-09-19 05:47:52 · answer #2 · answered by Nicole H 2 · 0 0

Get it done. Pap tests are recommended for virgins over 18 and HPV is not the only possible cause of cervical cancer. You may also have been unwittingly exposed at some point. HPV is transmitted skin-to-skin and doesn't require body fluid or penetration so it's easy to get. I would talk to your healthcare provider to see about using a very small speculum and if there is a possiblity for less frequent testing.

2006-09-19 06:13:54 · answer #3 · answered by Kuji 7 · 0 1

While virgins are much much less likely to get cervical cancer as it is definitely associated with the commencment of sexual activity, the chance is not zero. So yes, you should get at least one.

The other part of well woman care is an internal exam to check for abnormalities that may indicate uterine or ovarian cancer. Those cancers are unrelated to sexual activity....so it is not just for the PAP test.

2006-09-19 05:47:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Virginity doesn't matter when it comes to pap smears. You should start getting regular tests starting at age 18. You may also consider your family history. If women in your family have had cervical cancer then you want to started on regular exams as soon as possible.

2006-09-19 06:32:46 · answer #5 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0 1

get it anyway, hpv is not the only possible cause for cervical cancer and they use the smear to test for other conditions too.

2006-09-19 05:47:59 · answer #6 · answered by nerdyhermione 4 · 0 0

sad but true...i've heard of a virgin cervical cancer patient whose sickness has spread to her adjacent abdominal organs which is no good sign indeed. The reason why it has dispersed that much was her virginity because nobody has ever thought of that possibility..Since smear is an early diagnosis tool, yes it is obligatory.

2006-09-19 06:54:45 · answer #7 · answered by ddyk 3 · 0 0

Women who have NEVER had sex can't have HPV. If someone doesn't have HPV then they probably won't get cervical cancer. You really should have and exam to make sure the rest of you is ok.

2006-09-19 07:47:48 · answer #8 · answered by JS 7 · 0 1

Yes you still require a PAP (any women over the age of 18 virgin or not) HPV is contracted by skin to skin contact not just sexual intercourse. You can be a virgin and still contract HPV (dry humping, manual stimulation). Be safe, it's really not that bad.




JS,
You don't have to have sex to contract HPV sorry please do your research before handing out incorrect information to someone.

2006-09-19 05:49:19 · answer #9 · answered by Bassetlover 4 · 1 1

Cervical cancer is one type of cancer. Get checked, be safe.

2006-09-19 05:46:30 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

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