What age should I take my daughter for a Pap smear?

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Future reference question . I didn’t start getting one until I was 21

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My OB/GYN told me that girls should get a pap when they are 18 or when they become sexually active.

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When she becomes sexually active.

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Once she’s becomes sexually active

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Once your daughter is of age, having periods and sexually active, or starting birth control then she should be seen every year for an exam. They usually don't do actual pap smears until age 21 where I live. But if you're considering it I recommend just starting routine check ups.

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Either when she becomes sexually active or turns 18.

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PELVIC AND PAP EXAMS ARE DIFFERENT !!!!!! 
I’m from Houston Tx and the age requirement is 21 for a pelvic exam which they look at your vulva, your internal reproductive organs, your vagina, cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus ANDDD they can also swab for STDs etc one of the test during the pelvic exam will usually be sent off for pap screenings (cancer cells ONLY etc)
If you’re sexually active before 21 they do blood work unless told otherwise.

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The official recommendation from the USPSTF (United States Preventive Services Task Force) recommends a woman have her first pap at age 21 regardless of age of first sexual activity. This is a grade A recommendation based on years of data that showed no clear benefit from a population health standpoint for testing earlier than this. https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Document/RecommendationStatementFinal/cervical-cancer-screening2

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Technically you’re not required until you’re 21, however if you’re sexually active before that then you should go in to be safe.

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When she starts having sex. If you can find a good doctor you like/trust, maybe have her go to that one for her first? Just so it's a decent experience. My first  few were awful and I ended up being super overdue because I avoided going back because of how bad they'd been. A good doctor is essential!

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In the uk it’s around 26 I got mine done at 21 for personal reasons

What age should I take my daughter for a Pap smear?

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