Pap smear....?

Question

Im 19 and have not had a pap smear since I was just barely 16. Do you recomend getting one?

Answer 1

if your sexually active yes

Answer 2

Yes. You should have a pap smear every year after you become sexually active or when you turn 18 whichever comes first. You don't need to get one every 6 months after you turn 30 unless you have problems.

Answer 3

Yes. You should get a pap smear every year and every 6 months after you turn 30.

Answer 4

Pap smears are recommended for all women every 2 years. If you're at higher risk for gyn cancers or have multiple sexual partners, then it's best to have one more often. Below is some comprehensive information on this topic:

http://obgyn.health.ivillage.com/vaginalcervicalhealth/papsmear.cfm

Answer 5

Absolutely. Once you have a few done it wont even phase you any more. Be sure to get these they are very important. They can find such things as pre-cancerous cells, dormant STD's or any other issues you may have. Most women who get cervical cancer get it because they did not have a pap smear in the right amount of time to catch the cells. I think this is one of the most overlooked exams by women, simply because they are embarrassed or scared. Trust me, you can catch many things in there early phases. Suck it up and get it done, regularly.

Answer 6

Yes, you should begin having yearly paps when you become sexually active or 18 years. Good luck. 2D

Answer 7

Yes and its the best way to not only because your sexually active but if you have inherited or are at risk because of family illnesses,cancers or what it may be.Its good that you are think about this,as most teens don't care about this until they have caught an std.

Answer 8

Yes you should have a pap once a year. especially if you are sexual active.

Answer 9

Yes. You need to just do it and get over it because you need to have one every year.

Answer 10

I was going to write that if you were sexually active then yes, but I think you should have one anyway.

Answer 11

yes