04/03/2026
β MYTH β and this one is really important.
A Pap smear screens for cervical cancer BEFORE symptoms appear. By the time symptoms show up, the disease may already be advanced.
Here's what you need to know:
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Pap smears should start at age 21.
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Usually done every 3 years if results are normal.
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HPV testing may also be recommended after age 30.
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No symptoms do NOT mean no risk.
Your body may be sending no signals at all β and that's exactly why screening matters. Early detection saves lives! πΈ
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