Who Perform Pap Smear?

A gynecologist typically performs a Pap test. A gynecologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating diseases of a woman's reproductive organs. Sometimes other health care providers perform Pap tests. This may include primary care doctors, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners.

What kind of doctor do I need for a Pap smear?

A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is a screening performed in your doctor's office (typically by a gynecologist, but nurse practitioners and family doctors also perform them).

Who undergoes Pap smear?

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommend that: Women aged 21–29 years should have a Pap test every 3 years. Women aged 30–65 years should have a Pap test every 3 years, or an HPV test every 5 years, or a Pap and HPV co-test every 5 years.

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