Some gynecologists warn that the emphasis on less frequent testing could have unintended consequences.
For people aged 21 – 29 years, the groups recommended a Pap test alone every three years. People aged 30 – 65 years should have a Pap test and an HPV test every five years, but it's also acceptable to have a Pap test alone every three years., however, issued guidance in 2018 saying that HPV primary testing was acceptable for peopled aged 30-65.
Saslow said the new recommendations could also"improve compliance and reduce potential harms," such as infections. "The Pap is not something that we should look at as replaceable," Shepherd said."In some circumstances, we can get a Pap smear that has some significant cellular changes on it." Shepherd also argued that people aren't being vaccinated against HPV at a high enough rate to justify cutting out this age group.
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