How frequently you should get a Pap smear or HPV test — and what to expect during the procedure

Pap smears are screening tools to detect any abnormal changes in cervical cells which may indicate cancer or HPV.

Women ages 21 to 65 should get a pap smear every 3 years

Women should get a pap smear every three years because it can detect early warning signs of cervical cancer.
Dallas Observer

‘Women Need a Win’: In Texas, a DIY Wand Could Send the Pap Smear Packing

If there is a woman out there who enjoys getting a pap smear, we have yet to find her. It’s a cold and awkward experience at ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Ambulatory Care Visits for Pap Tests, Abnormal Pap Test Results, and Cervical Cancer Procedures in the United States

The pre-HPV vaccination burden of ambulatory care visits and procedures related to cervical cancer screening is assessed, with projected effects of HPV vaccination and testing. Pap tests were ordered ...
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How frequently you should get a Pap smear or HPV test - and what to expect during the procedure

During a Pap smear the most uncomfortable part will be when the doctor inserts a speculum into your vagina. However, the pain should be minimal and brief. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images A Pap smear is a ...