MOST DOCTOR'S HARDLY SCREEN FOR STD
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Pap smear only detects changes in cervical cells; it doesn’t test for specific
diseases. However, an abnormal pap smear may indicate HPV, and further tests
may be done. Ask your doctor what your exam will entail and request relevant
testing if you’re sexually active.
The American Social Health Association reports that less than one-third
of physicians routinely screen patients for STDs. And don’t assume a normal Pap
test gives you a clean bill of health.
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