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Q: Paps for Teens

asked by: tracymoring on August 3rd, 2003

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I was told by my daughter's nurse (whom I was taking her to see for the first time) that she should not get a Pap Smear until either she is sexually active, or until she is at least 18 years old. Is this true? I seem to remember getting mine when I started my period. My daughter started hers about 4 moths ago. What is the average age for the first Pap?

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Tanya

replied on August 18th, 2003

Experienced User

They usually never do pap smears on teens until they become sexually active or as you said 18.
Tanya

roach_19

replied on August 30th, 2003

New User

Paps For Teens

You don't have to get one until you are sexually active. Some doctors recommend getting one when you turn 18 just to make all is well, but you don't really have to until you're having sex.

Sarah12892

replied on July 31st, 2008

Supporter

They are right =]

kymm

replied on July 31st, 2008

Experienced User

My daughter had to have one before the doctor would prescribe the birth control pill and she wasn't active.Now she's going on her second year of having pap's.

Amethyst_Butterfly

replied on August 10th, 2008

Active User, very eHealthy

I got my first one at 18, in fact I got in on my mom's birthday lol

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