I am 21 and I have been sexually active with the same person for 2 years. I have only ever slept with him. Haven't noticed any changes down there just wanted to know when am I supposed to start going for them. Is it when I'm 25 and over, or because I'm sexually active do I start now?
2007-03-26 09:44:03 · 14 answers · asked by Ste444 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I would pop along and get your first smear, in the States they are much more aggressive than we are here and do them much more often. In many practices the nurse does the smears, so ask about that option.
2007-03-26 13:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi as you are sexually active I would go and see your dr and ask to be booked in for one .
Then you will be sent a card through the post to remind you to book for another one in three years. It would be yearly if any thing abnormal was found.
They are slightly uncomfortable but they are worth the slight discomfort as if there is abnormal cells the earlier they pick them up the better it is for you.
2007-03-30 06:22:29 · answer #2 · answered by anniebell 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually get a letter just to let me know that I need to make an appointment for a regular test. I've only had 2 partners, been with second one ages, but I still recommend getting regular tests just, not so much for STI but to check for any abnormal cells to be on the safe side!! :)
2007-03-26 09:49:51 · answer #3 · answered by LIVERBIRD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I'm 22 and i have had one smear done but i was 18 when that happened only because i had to kids by then i think it is when u r 22 they start y don't u just phone your gp and they should tell u over the phone what age u have to be if not phone the nhs up
2007-03-26 10:18:09 · answer #4 · answered by mel c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you are sexually active you should book your first appt now. It's never too early. Remember its not the nicest thing we girlies have done to us but it saves a lot of lives. After the first check they send for you at three yearly intervals.
2007-03-26 19:22:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, as soon as u start being sexually active then i would go for test then every 3 years not as bad as you may have heard and well worth the peace mind the soon they catch abnormal cells the better. hope this helps x
2007-03-27 05:17:13 · answer #6 · answered by shirlx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been going annually since I turned 18 or since I started having sex. You can never be too careful when it comes to your health. I recommend you go... It only takes like 30 mins. Plus not every disease has symptoms or visible changes so it is always better to be safe and get checked out.
2007-03-26 09:55:48 · answer #7 · answered by JayB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got a letter through the mail for my first smear and all the ones since, you could always ring the surgery and ask.
2007-03-26 21:27:46 · answer #8 · answered by Reb1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean your pap smear? You need to start now and go every year. It has nothing to do with whether you are active or not.
2007-03-26 09:49:32 · answer #9 · answered by PhantomRN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my doctor sends me a postcard. I started going after I started my period and bacame sexually active. You should go every year no matter what!
I have uternine cancer in my family, so i will never miss a checkup!
2007-03-26 09:50:54 · answer #10 · answered by crystald 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋