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Question:

If I have had a hysterectomy for any reason other than cancer (e.g. uterine fibroids, endometriosis, heavy bleeding) should I get a pap tests to screen for cancer?

Answer:

No
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2

MedHead Message:

Again, this is a widely overused procedure. If you have had a hysterectomy for anything other than cancer, you don’t need a follow up pap test.

References:

Cervical Cancer: Screening Released March 2012

https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Document/UpdateSummaryFinal/cervical-cancer-screening

https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/about_us/initiatives/choosing-wisely-fifteen-questions.pdf

 

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