hi i am 21 i was wondering when i should go 4 a smear test i have been sexually active from the age of 17 thanks alot
2007-01-29 23:27:41 · 15 answers · asked by ♥ღ☆ shoesaholic ☆ღ♥ 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
You won't be routinely called for a smear test in the UK till you are 25. This is because of the high rates of false positives in younger women. However, you should be able to request one earlier from your dr.
2007-01-30 01:39:59 · answer #1 · answered by serephina 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the guide lines for smear tests are anyone over the age of 25 and who have been sexually active, you,ll normally be sent a letter from your local GP at some point but if you do int receive one then pop along to your GP and make an appointment nothing to be scared of only take,s a few Min's to do, good thing to have done babe. x.
2007-01-30 01:12:30 · answer #2 · answered by raceybird 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should go six months after your first sexual experience, in other words you should have gone when you were 17.
The NHS recommends smear tests once every 3 years but I think that is not often enough. A LOT can happen in 3 years. In the US it is recommended every year, and once every 6 months if you have an abnormal result.
2007-01-30 00:55:34 · answer #3 · answered by Double 709 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
im 39 just had mine, get called every 3 years for 1.while i was there i askd about my daughter, whos 21 and pregnant, was told women should have a smear at 25 or after they have had a baby would start to have them every 3 to 5 years
2007-01-30 01:16:50 · answer #4 · answered by bevmum 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i'm in Scotland too and function had 2 smear tests the two got here lower back ok - I continuously save as much as this element with them, whether you do circulate away your dignity on the door yet they're so well worth it in the long-term. I do think of the age ought to be decreased in England to comparable to Scotland, Jade Goody has further cervical maximum cancers into the popular public eye and made women individuals greater attentive to what can ensue in case you do no longer decide for cervical smears. this is totally unhappy that Jade died so youthful and left 2 ideal boys in the back of without their mom yet she has executed lots for women individuals concerning this each and every so often taboo subject, via fact as you mentioned each and every physique thinks "this is going to by no skill ensue to me". xxx
2016-09-28 04:40:18 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Book one today. You should have a smear test once you are sexually active. It really is worth it.
2007-01-29 23:47:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Best to get it done to be on the safe side, it's not as bad as you think! I've had it done quite a few times cos I've got endometriosis. Check with the doc next time you're there, my male doctor normally does mine, but you can ask for the nurse if you'd like a female to do it. Hope all goes well.
2007-01-30 05:29:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should have went a long time ago if you were having sex at 17. You should have gone when you became sexually active.
2007-01-30 03:40:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The doctor will send out an appointment for you soon i would think. Its usually done in a letter by 21.
You could request one from your doctors surgery nurse though
2007-01-30 08:01:38 · answer #9 · answered by thunderchild67 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should have had one at 18 once you became sexually active.
Then every three years.
I have to go every year due to a high risk of cancer in the family.
2007-01-29 23:36:45 · answer #10 · answered by pinkladxy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋