A Pap Smear
is a screening test that can detect very early abnormal cervical
changes that could lead to the development of cervical cancer.
A woman should have an annual pap smear starting at the age of
18 or when she becomes sexually active, whichever comes. first.
If problems are diagnosed then more frequent pap smears may need
to be done.
Below is a link to the website of the American College of Pathologists.
These are the actual physicians that read the pap smear. They
have made available to the general public a reminder about getting
your pap smear. In addition to a pap smear reminder, there are
several other screening tests (mammogram, cholesterol, etc) that
you can register for.
Simply follow the options until you get to the reminder that
you want. Provide the requested information including your e-mail
address. (A password is available if you want to set up annual
reminders with the ability to change those requirements).
The link to the website is: http://www.myhealthtestreminder.com/
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