When Do Smear Tests Start?
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 Year's. Women...
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.
Do I need a smear test at 62?
If you are aged 65 or over, you will no longer be invited for cervical screening (a smear test) unless you are being followed up for cell changes (abnormal cells).
What age can you get a smear test in Ireland?
Women and people with a cervix between the age of 25 and 65 should go for regular cervical screening when it's due. If you are on the CervicalCheck register, you'll get a letter from us when your test is due. The letter will invite you to make an appointment with a registered GP, doctor or clinic.
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