Do I need a Pap smear at 22?

Women should start Pap smear screening at age 21. Between the ages of 21-29, women whose Pap smears are normal only need it repeated every three years. Women ages 30 and over should have testing for the human papillomavirus (HPV) with their Pap smear. HPV is the cause of cervical cancer.

Why can’t I get a Pap smear until I’m 21?

The reason we don’t do Pap tests before age 21 is because the likelihood of someone that young getting cervical cancer is very low. After age 65, the likelihood of having an abnormal Pap test also is low.

How often should you get a Pap smear in your 20s?

If you’re in your 20s, we recommend that you have us perform a Pap test every three years, even if you’ve had the HPV vaccine. Approximately 80\% of women who are sexually active and in their 20s are infected by HPV and, in most cases, their bodies do a great job of fighting off the infection on their own.

Should I get a pap smear before 21?

You do not need a Pap test before age 21, even if you are sexually active. Ages 30 to 65: The new guidelines from the American Cancer Society and others say that you can have the Pap test every five years—as long as you have a test for the human papillomavirus, or HPV, at the same time.

How often should you get a check up in your 20s?

every two to three years
In general, healthy people should get a physical every two to three years in their 20s, every other year in their 30s and 40s, and annually starting around age 50. You should also get regular health screenings like skin checks, pap smears, mammograms, and colorectal cancer screening.

Why do Pap smears start at 21?

In general, it’s recommended that women start getting routine Pap tests at age 21. The reason is that abnormal cell growths that the test detects are very unlikely in younger women. A Pap test — also called a Pap smear — can find pre-cancerous cells in your cervix.

Can I get a smear test at 21?

In the UK, you are invited for cervical screening (a smear test) from age 25 until age 64. Cervical screening is not recommended for anyone under 25 years old. You may get your first invite up to 6 months before you turn 25 – if you do, you don’t have to wait to book an appointment.