I''m a 30yr old woman, married with 4 kids, but i''ve never been for a &quot pap smeer&quot . is it important to have one or not realy? Why? everyone is making a big fuss cause i havent had it, like ever.

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18 Aug 2010

PAP SMEER

I''m a 30yr old woman, married with 4 kids, but i''ve never been for a " pap smeer" . is it important to have one or not realy? Why? everyone is making a big fuss cause i havent had it, like ever.

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GynaeDoc

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01 Jan 0001

Yes it is important. It screens for cancer of the cervix which is one of the big cancers in women. If this is picked up very early it can easily be treated.

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