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Does a woman who has had a hysterectomy need a Pap test?

April 26, 2017hysterectomy Pap Test woman

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Does a woman who has had a hysterectomy need a Pap test?

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This situation can be different for every woman. If a woman has had her cervix removed without any history of cancer or abnormal cell changes then she usually does not need Pap tests. But, if a woman has had her cervix removed because of cancer then she may need a smear called a vault smear which takes cells from the vagina. The best suggestion is for a woman to see a doctor who will advise the action to take.