A 32-year-old woman has had three consecutive normal Pap tests. Which of the following recommendations for screening would be appropriate?
A) Continued yearly Pap testing until menopause
B) Pap testing every 2 to 3 years
C) Screening via Pap test in 5 years
D) Pap testing every 6 months

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According to the US Preventive Services Task Force, women between the ages of 21 and 29 should have a Pap test every 3 years, and women between the ages of 30 and 65 can have a Pap test every 3 years, or every 5 years with HPV testing. Since this woman has had three consecutive normal Pap tests, it would be appropriate to continue screening every 2 to 3 years. Yearly Pap testing until menopause (choice A) is not necessary for this woman, and Pap testing every 6 months (choice D) is too frequent and not indicated. Screening via Pap test in 5 years (choice C) is also not necessary, as the recommended interval for screening for women in this age range is 3 to 5 years.

A 32-Year-Old Woman Has Had Three Consecutive Normal Pap Tests