It’s a quick and simple procedure with no drugs or anaesthetics needed – a number of cells are collected from the cervix and sent to a laboratory. It can be done by a GP, Registered Nurse, Obstetrician, Gynaecologist or Health Worker.
All women who have ever had sexual contact should commence having Pap smears between the ages of 18 to 20, or within two years after first sexual contact, whichever is later.
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