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: You may choose to have a Pap test every three years, or an HPV test (or co-test) every five years .

: The primary goal is not just to find cancer, but to prevent it by treating early cellular changes. : You may choose to have a Pap

Screening recommendations generally depend on your age and health history: : You may choose to have a Pap

: You may be able to stop screening if you have had adequate prior testing with normal results. Tips for a More Comfortable Experience : You may choose to have a Pap

: Cervical cancer often develops slowly over many years. Regular screening can find precancerous lesions when they are most treatable.