How Can a Woman Help Prevent Cervical Cancer?
A Pap test is the best way you can protect yourself from
cervical cancer. You should have a Pap test at least once
every 3 years, beginning by age 21. Women who have sex
before age 21 should get a Pap test approximately 3 years
after the first time having sex.
If you turn 21 years old and have not had sex yet, you
should still get a Pap test. You should continue to have
Pap tests at least once every 3 years throughout your life.
Depending on the results, your doctor may recommend
that you have the test more often than that. |
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