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AT WHAT AGE DID YOU STOP HAVING A

tends2dogs — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:33:56 GMT

a pap test or do you still get one? I am having my yearly check up on Monday. I have had a pap test every year since I was 16 years old and I am now 65. Of course, I will go over this with my doctor, but I am just wondering if there is a time when it isn't warranted anymore. I am not on hormone replacement and have no issues.

Just wondering what others are or aren't doing about this.

TIA

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Ladylaughsalot — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:39:24 GMT

My last pap was done two years ago (age 63). My cervix has completely closed, so my dr wasn’t able to do one. I was told if I haven’t had any abnormal pap results in the last ten years that it’s okay to discontinue getting them. Ask your dr.

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kaydee50 — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:46:12 GMT

I'm 68 and I can't remember the last time I had one. Maybe 10 years ago. I never had any problems but found them to be painful so on my own I decided to stop.

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HLP — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:53:49 GMT

At age 80, I have never had a problem, but my geny retired, and so did I. I still have my overies, but had a LeForte 15 years ago, and that is my reason to keep going. A LeForte is the procedure to keep your bladder from decending out of you.

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tends2dogs — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:54:08 GMT

@kaydee50 and @Ladylaughsalot

I am in the same boat as you two. They have had to use a child's speculum the last several years to even perform the test. Mine have been normal for years.

I fully intend to run this by my doctor. I hope she says she doesn't see the need anymore.

Thanks for responding.

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tends2dogs — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:56:44 GMT

That is very interesting, @HLP. Has that procedure helped? My mother suffered with incontinence for years. It is a hard thing to live with. Is that why you had this done? She had a pessary, but it did little to help. I pray I don't end up with that problem.

Thanks for answering.

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Trinity11 — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:59:41 GMT

I have them every 2 years and I am now 65. I have always been a strong believer in preventative medicine. I think that is why I am still alive after having cancer 28 years ago...

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Meowingkitty — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:00:43 GMT

I was told last year at the age of 61 that I didn’t need to have them any more because they’ve always came back negative. I still go because she still does a breast exam and to give me the paperwork for a mammogram. I might make this year my last but not sure or I might just go every other year.

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Daysdee — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:04:18 GMT

I think after a certain age (maybe 70?) medicare no longersrecommends or covers them. I still see my gyno. doctor every year though. Some visits are totally out of pocket since no coverage. Haven't had a pap in a few years.

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sidsmom — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:22:38 GMT

@tends2dogs

Am I the only one who makes up titles before they open?

AT WHAT AGE DID YOU STOP HAVING A....

- hissyfit?

- care in the world?

- period?

- (n) alarm clock to wake yourself?

- giggle over the silliest things?

- playlist of current music & just listen to the oldies but goodies?

on & on....!

AMIRITE???

🌼💛

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wagirl — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:26:41 GMT

I get a pelvic exam every year but a pap every 2 years, I'm 64 now.--never had any bad results . I also get an ultra sound exam when needed. I am on tamoxafin so need to still watch for uterine changes.

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vermint — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:26:53 GMT

I'm still having them (I'm 63), but I had endometrial cancer 5 years ago so I'll probably keep on for at least a few more years. I had a hysterectomy with ovaries removed, no further treatment, and it was caught very early. I'll think more about it once my oncologist releases me...hopefully after my next CT scan, which will be in January.

I've been wondering about mammograms, too. My mom had breast cancer, though, so I guess I'll continue those for awhile longer, too...at least as long as they are covered by insurance and/or Medicare.

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goldensrbest — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:35:34 GMT

I stopped at 40 ,at 38 i had a total hysterectomy.

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Bookbabe — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:37:46 GMT

My doctor told me I could stop at age 65. no need for one any more.

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Caligurll — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:44:26 GMT

I had my last one at age 62; don't plan on having another.

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Lucky Duck — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:50:24 GMT

My gyn told me at my last visit that Medicare will cover a Pap every 2 years.

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tends2dogs — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:50:32 GMT

@sidsmom wrote:
@tends2dogs
Am I the only one who makes up titles before they open?

AT WHAT AGE DID YOU STOP HAVING A....
- hissyfit?
- care in the world?
- period?
- (n) alarm clock to wake yourself?
- giggle over the silliest things?
- playlist of current music & just listen to the oldies but goodies?
on & on....!
AMIRITE???
🌼💛

@sidsmom URRITE!!

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Slainte — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:03:04 GMT

Since I have never had a negative Pap test, my doctor says I no longer need to have one. I'm over 65. Of course, if some related symptoms developed that would be a different story.

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Qshopper1991 — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:16:01 GMT

I haven't had one in several years and I'm 55. No more period; I can't justify going anymore. Besides, I HATE it. If I start bleeding or something falls out, that's when I'll go again.

Also, I only had two mammograms. One at age 40 and one at age 41. I stopped because they were painful and they left me very bruised. Then I read that it is very, very bad for breast tissue to be bruised. So no more mammograms. I do self checks. To be honest with you, I truly believe it's the mammogram itself that gives women breast cancer. You can disagree all you want, but I'll never get another ever again.

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SeaMaiden — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 17:00:22 GMT

My last physical at age 60. I was not thrilled with having to have a pap test done but it had been about 4 years so my doctor suggested I have one...... I have never had a positive test for anything bad my entire life. This last test was the same.