Do you have to get a Pap smear at 15?

Teen girls don’t need to get Pap smears unless their doctors think something’s wrong. Once a girl turns 21, she should start getting regular Pap smears as a way to monitor her health. Women in their 20s with normal Pap smear results should have the test every 3 years.

Do you need to get a Pap smear if you’re a virgin?

Yes. Doctors recommend routine cervical cancer screening, regardless of your sexual history. Tests used to screen for cervical cancer include the Pap test and the HPV test. Your doctor can help you understand whether one or both of these tests is best for you.

Do Virgins need smear tests NHS?

Do you need to go for a smear test if you’re a virgin? The HPV virus is a sexually transmitted disease. So, according to the NHS, if you’ve never been sexually active then you can decide not to have the cervical screening test.

Can I get a Pap smear at 16?

In the past, many health care providers used to recommend that teens have a Pap smear at 16 or 18. Now, however, the American College of Physicians does not recommend any routine gynecologic exams for teens at low risk of having the HPV or other sexually transmitted infections.

Does a 21 year old virgin need a Pap smear?

The majority of healthcare providers recommend women begin pap smears at age 21. If you’re a virgin, or haven’t had vaginal intercorse, you may be at extreme low risk but can still consider getting tested.

Do smear tests hurt if you’re a virgin?

The cervical screening procedure won’t damage your hymen or affect your virginity in any way, although it may be a little more uncomfortable for those who haven’t had sex before.

Does smear test break virginity?

Vaginal Exam and the Hymen It’s not a comfortable exam, but if it’s done gently, with a small speculum (which is inserted into the vagina to open it for the pap smear), then it won’t tear your hymen.

Does a smear test hurt if you are a virgin?