Q: I’m 32, happily married and the mother of a 3-year-old. My doctor said I don’t need a pap smear this year. Is it really okay to skip it? A: Yes. The dictum that you must get an annual pap smear ...
A Pap Smear Test typically detects cell changes in your cervix that could lead to cervical cancer. This is an important screening for early detection.
A Pap test looks for changes in the cells of the cervix that show cervical cancer or conditions that may develop into cancer. Pap screen testing should begin at age 21. Routine screening is ...