Okay y’all so I’m 18 and I’ve been sexually active since I was 17, I’ve heard when you start having sex you need to get a Pap smear. But I read online that 21 is the traditional age to get one. What are your thoughts???

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Pap smear. But I read online that 21 is the traditional age to get one. What are your thoughts???" />

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Some places wont do it before 21 because before 21, you could test positive for something major even if you dont have it. I can't remember what it is exactly but there were a lot of people getting treated for something they didnt actually have because they got pap smears too early

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I had my first one at 17.

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I was sexually active before 21 and was told I didn’t need it until then

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Given that you only need one every three years if you’re sexually active, and given that you’re 18 now, I’d say just wait til you’re 21.

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What has your primary care provider advised since you are sexually active?

Okay y’all so I’m 18 and I’ve been sexually active since I was 17, I’ve heard when you start having sex you need to get a Pap smear. But I read online that 21 is the traditional age to get one. What are your thoughts???

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