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Is A PAP Smear Test Necessary For Virgins?
my daughter is 14 and she have an infection. I went with her to see the doctor. the doc ask her is she sexually active and she said no. the doctor still gave a blood test, pregnancy test and a pap smear.is it necessary for a pap test if you are a virgin.
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Hello,
PAP smear test is not indicated under the age of 21 irrespective of sexual activity.
It is usually started around the age of 21 and continue till the age of 50 or 60.
Hope this helps you.
Thank you.
PAP smear test is not indicated under the age of 21 irrespective of sexual activity.
It is usually started around the age of 21 and continue till the age of 50 or 60.
Hope this helps you.
Thank you.
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