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Why should I get regular Pap tests?

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LearnGynecological healthWhy should I get regular Pap tests?

Why should I get regular Pap tests?

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A Pap test used to be a standard part of any visit to the gynecologist, but the guidelines have changed. In this video, obstetrics and gynecology specialist Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD, explains what that means for women.

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