The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that you see your healthcare professional every year for an annual pelvic exam after the age of 21. So long as tests come back negative, cervical cancer screening tests should be performed every three years until age 29. From ages 30 to 65, Pap tests and HPV screening should be done every five years. Once a person has reached 65 years old and their last three consecutive screenings have been negative, then Pap tests are no longer recommended.