The Basics
The best thing you can do to prevent cervical cancer is to get regular Pap tests. A Pap test is a screening test for cervical cancer. It’s done in a doctor’s office or clinic.
You need a Pap test if you are:
- Age 18 or older
- Under 18 and have been sexually active for 3 years or more
Doctors recommend that women ages 18 to 64 have a Pap test every 1-3 years.
