what is the age you.should.have your.first pap smear
Image Courtesy of Imagerymajestic at freedigitalphotos.net. Note: Women should start getting Pap smears at 21 years of age or within three years of becoming sexually active. So, if you start having sex when youâre 16, you should have your first Pap smear when you are 19. The test uses a small sample of cells that are gently scraped from the cervix and evaluated by lab technicians. If there are any signs of abnormal cells â called dysplasia â your doctor will notify you.