A Pap smear is a routine cervical cancer screening test recommended for women between the ages of 21 and 65. It involves checking the cells in your cervix for signs of precancerous cells and abnormalities, reports DHHS.

Why do you need a Pap smear?

According to DHHS, a Pap smear can help you avoid cervical cancer by catching it in its precancerous stages so it can be effectively treated.

Who should have a Pap smear?

The DHHS recommends having a Pap smear if you are a woman between the ages of 21 and 65 years.

How often should a Pap smear be repeated?

You should have a Pap smear test every three years if you are between the ages of 21 and 29 years. If you are between the ages of 30 and 65, the DHHS recommends having a Pap test every three years, or once every five years if you combine your Pap test with an HPV test.

Where can I get a Pap smear in Druid Hills?

You can get a Pap smear from your doctor during a well-woman exam or at an urgent care center that offers this service. Type “pap smear near me” into your Internet browser to find a nearby provider, or use Solv to locate quality, top-rated providers in your area that offer a Pap smear test.

How long do Pap smear results take?

Pap smear results usually come back within one to three weeks, says the DHHS. It recommends contacting your doctor’s office for results if you haven’t heard back within three weeks.

How do I prepare for a Pap smear in Druid Hills?

A Pap smear test requires very little preparation, according to the NLM. The NLM says that the best way to prepare for your Pap test is to refrain from using tampons, douche products, vaginal creams, and birth control foams two to three days before your test. It also recommends not having sex during this time, and rescheduling your appointment for another day if you are on your period.

Does a Pap smear test for HPV?

According to the NLM, a Pap smear does not test for HPV. However, you can combine your Pap smear with an HPV test, and have this co-test done every five years. Consult with your doctor regarding when you should have an HPV test based on your age and screening history.

When should I get a Pap smear?

According to DHHS, you should have a Pap smear every three years after you turn 21 or once every five years after you turn 30 and want to combine your Pap smear with an HPV test.

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AllCare Primary & Immediate Care, Alpharetta

AllCare Primary & Immediate Care

13800 GA-9, Alpharetta, GA 3000413800 GA-9

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AllCare Primary & Immediate Care, Dallas

AllCare Primary & Immediate Care

49 Hosiery Mill Rd, Dallas, GA 3015749 Hosiery Mill Rd

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AllCare Primary & Immediate Care, Dallas - 49 Hosiery Mill Rd

The providers and staff were all friendly. Exam and waiting room clean. The doctor put me at ease right away.

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Urgent Care 24/7 , Centennial Park

Urgent Care 24/7

285 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30339285 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW

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Urgent Care 24/7 , Centennial Park - 285 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW

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Gwinnett Urgent Care & Family Practice

4775 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA 300934775 Jimmy Carter Blvd

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Swift Urgent Care, Morrow

Swift Urgent Care

6053 Jonesboro Rd, Morrow, GA 302606053 Jonesboro Rd

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Swift Urgent Care, Morrow - 6053 Jonesboro Rd

This office was friendly, fast, professional and definitely care about their patients. I was in and out quickly. Will use this facility again.

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Piedmont Urgent Care by WellStreet, East Cobb

Piedmont Urgent Care by WellStreet

3122 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 300623122 Johnson Ferry Rd

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I had respiratory systems that were addressed. I also had a covid test. I received the test results less than 8 hours later. The PA and MA were wonderful.

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