Can a virgin have a papsmire test? I 'm 21 by the way, never had any relations before, also what is papsmire for?
2007-08-14 04:22:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes Virgins do have pap smears.
You should have a pap PRIOR TO having sex, or after you start your periods, or if you have any concerns down below, whichever comes first.
2007-08-14 05:11:30 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A pap test is a simple quick test where the doctor takes a scraping of the surface cells from your cervix to check for cellular anomalies that might indicate pre-cancerous conditions.
YES, you should have a pap. EVERY girl or woman should have an ANNUAL pap under the following conditions:
Upon reaching the age of 18-21, without sexual intercourse.
Upon starting sexual intercourse, regardless of age.
Upon starting hormonal birth control, regardless of age.
2007-08-14 11:35:04 · answer #2 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're supposed to start getting regular, annual gynecologist exams, including a pap smear test, when you first become sexually active or when you turn 18. A pap smear checks for irregular cells on your cervix that could develop into cervical cancer.
Yes, you do need to see a gynecologist.
2007-08-14 11:33:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Yes, it's to test for HPV or early detection of cervical cancer. It's a test to make sure everything is okay and not just for those who are sexually active.
2007-08-14 11:40:11 · answer #4 · answered by Jen P 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋