When should cervical cancer screening begin?

Screening begins at age 21 regardless of sexual activity onset. Pap smear every 3 years from ages 21-29. HPV testing alone is not recommended before age 25-30.

When can cervical screening stop?

Screening can stop at age 65 if adequate prior negative screening (3 consecutive negative Paps or 2 consecutive negative co-tests in the last 10 years, most recent within 5 years).

Does hysterectomy affect screening needs?

Women with prior total hysterectomy for benign conditions and no history of CIN2 or higher can discontinue cervical cancer screening entirely.

Cervical Cancer Pap Smear Interval

Calculate cervical cancer screening intervals per USPSTF/ASCCP. Ages 21-29: Pap smear every 3 years. Ages 30-65: Pap every 3 years OR co-testing (Pap+HPV) every 5 years OR primary HPV test every 5 years.

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