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Do I Need A Pap Smear After Age 65?
Question: Do I need a pap smear after age 65
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Well, if there's no family history of uterine/cervix cancers, no history of abnormal pap smear results in the past 5-10years or no history of any risky encounters(sexual) and 3 or more normal pap smear studies in the past 10years then you don't need a pap smear after the age of 65.
That being said, if this is your first/second time or your treating doctor's suggesting this due to any particular reason or scheduling the pap-smear after a period of more than 10years, then you'd certainly need a pap smear study for baseline analysis.
Let me know if I can assist you further. Take Care.
Regards
Please see the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Well, if there's no family history of uterine/cervix cancers, no history of abnormal pap smear results in the past 5-10years or no history of any risky encounters(sexual) and 3 or more normal pap smear studies in the past 10years then you don't need a pap smear after the age of 65.
That being said, if this is your first/second time or your treating doctor's suggesting this due to any particular reason or scheduling the pap-smear after a period of more than 10years, then you'd certainly need a pap smear study for baseline analysis.
Let me know if I can assist you further. Take Care.
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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