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What I learned at my yearly gyn appt. this morning
Did you know that as long as you're with the same partner for a specified period of time (forgot to ask what that was), and you don't have a history of abnormal paps, you only need a pap every 3 years? My gyn asked if I had taken a lover or a cabana boy, to which I replied of course, but we used protection, and she said I was still okay not to have one!!
Seriously? Every 3 years? Wow! What a nice little break!
However, how does everyone feel about that? Meaning, does it make you feel less secure in detecting cancer cells early? The nurse said it's because HPV takes a few years to show up in the cervical cells so early detection is still possible every 3 years. Still made me feel a bit weary. Thoughts?
Pam - Mom to Tyler David 10/23/94, Tristan Hal 3/11/06, Melinda Rose 7/22/07
Re: What I learned at my yearly gyn appt. this morning
Honestly, I would feel uncomfortable going every 3 years.
I don't mind having one done every year...having the reassurance that the test comes back okay every year keeps me content. I have a family history of cervical and breast cancer.. so sign me up every year.
i feel ok about it (not have to see a speculum every year is fine by me) but i've been tested for HPV, haven't taken any cabana boys, and will absolutely go get checked out if i feel like anything with my girl parts is "off"
speaking of which, i had my yearly exam before we moved last march but still need to find a doctor here in DC . . .
I still get my annual pap, but I don't know whether that will change after I reach that specified number of years together with DH. A pap doesn't only check for HPV, but other cancer-causing conditions. I think with my family history, I'd likely be getting one every year, regardless of whether that's the policy in my gyn's office.
HYPOTHETICAL: Now, just because you were with only one partner, doesn't mean that your partner was/is. If your partner picked up something and passed it on to you, then you'd potentially be three years without knowledge of it w/o an annual pap, since a woman can have cervical cancer and not know it because she has no symptoms!
That made me laugh Kate!
And I forgot to add, she did say that if you have a history of abnormal paps then yes, you get one every year. I don't. And I have no history in my family. BUT...that reassurance every year was nice.
really? Physicals don't require a copay?! Even well-child visits? That IS nice!
As for the pap smear thing, that totally rings a bell - I think I read something online about having them every 3 years. I'd rather just continue to have them annually just to be safe. Which reminds me... I need to schedule one soon! Good times.
if that is the case, i will stay with my doc in new york for gyn appointments. she would find away around the red tape if needed. i will ask josh since he may have some inside info.
Yep, not part of it then. I know I had a pap last year. I wonder when this all started then.
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maybe it wasn't a factor for you within a certain amount of time of having melinda? i know that my not having a high-risk history/behavior and clear paps for several years was a factor.
Pap smear recommendations (Dec. 2009) -- http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pap-smear/MY00728
New Pap smear guidelines explained (Jan. 2010) -- http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pap-smear-guidelines/MY01148
oh! oh! i learned that too at my last appointment. i don't remember her saying anything about having the same partner....i thought it had something to do with my age?!
I still like to go every year, because well I love my Gyno! Since having another baby may not be in the cards, I like to chat w/her at tleast once a year!
Also, saw this on the D & R board and thought it was post appropriate!
Antique Gyno table anyone?
Ironically enough, I read this initial post as I was waiting for my Gyn for my own annual. Of course when she came in, she gave me this whole speech. And she started out by saying " Now that you're 30....." So I figured it had to do with age too.