Question:
Should I continue getting a PAP test if I am a woman over age 65 and have never had an abnormal pap?
Answer:
No
MedHead Confidence Score: 8
Amount Saved: $200 Well woman exam with pap test
MedHead Message:
If you are over age 65 and have never had an abnormal pap, the odds of getting cervical cancer is extremely low. Just don’t do it. Don’t let your doctor pressure you into this test.
References:
https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/about_us/initiatives/choosing-wisely-fifteen-questions.pdf
