am i in danger if i haven't had pap smear for the past 4 years? my partner and i never had sex with anyone before. do all women should undergo pap smear?
2007-03-02 04:26:43 · 6 answers · asked by Rebecca 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
ALL sexually active women, regardless of the number of partners, should have ANNUAL pap smears. Just because you were both virgins and/or are each other's only partner, does NOT mean for one minute that you still can't have gynecological problems.
Cervical cancer is not caused exclusively by the HPV virus; and there are other problems that you may be completely unaware of that aren't caused by anything other than Nature having a bad day.
Get in to a doctor and get your annual!
2007-03-02 04:33:29 · answer #1 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should have a yearly pap even if you're not sexually active. If you havent had any partners your BF doesnt mean you are in the clear. Paps tell you if you have abnormal cells that could potentially turn cancerous among other things. You can find a low cost clinic in your at the link below. Also, talk to your BF about using contraceptives. You dont want to have to make a harder decision later on if you become pregnant and you're not ready for it. Tell your boyfriend to get a test too. This way, you both can make sure both of you are ready to have sex without any worries.
2007-03-02 04:57:58 · answer #2 · answered by Negrita Linda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every adult woman should have a pap smear yearly, whether she is sexually active or not (but especially if she is). Pap smears check for cancer and pre-cancerous cells, and also help make sure everything "down there" looks and is working properly.
Also, if you are having sex hopefully you are on birth control...and typically to get b/c you must have a yearly pap before your doc will write you a prescription for it.
2007-03-02 04:31:37 · answer #3 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you don't choose a pap smear in case you're a virgin. in case you're or have been sexually energetic then i think the counseled age in u . s . of america is eighteen (going by skill of what people on right here have stated). interior the united kingdom it fairly is 25. Pap smears seek for Cervical Intra-epithelial Neoplasia (CIN) it rather is the pre-cancerous replace that occurs interior the cells taken out of your cervix. you will no longer get CIN with no need had Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) faster or later, as particular lines of this virus are the main reason for cervical cancer. maximum sexually energetic women people will settlement HPV at a while, generally without ever realising. in case you have on no account been sexually energetic, you will no longer have decreased in length HPV so probabilities of having CIN are exceedingly much nil. it fairly is important to decide for pap smears each and every 2 or 3 years as quickly as you have had intercourse.
2016-09-30 02:46:55 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should start getting a pap by the time you become sexually active or using birth control.
The purpose for a pap is not just about sex and std's it is also to check for any infections that are caused by bactiera and to screen for cancer or any cervical changes.
You should make an appointment for one immediately.
2007-03-02 04:37:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever had one?
You should be having a pap smear EVERY year regardless. This is sooooooo important.
2007-03-02 04:31:08 · answer #6 · answered by philygrl72 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋