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General questions about PMDD, surgery and surgical menopause (PMDD & PME focus)
Do I still need to have pap smears after the surgery? Does keeping or not keeping my cervix change that?
Do I still need to have pap smears after the surgery? Does keeping or not keeping my cervix change that?
Key words: Pap smear. Smear tests. Cervix. Cervical screening.
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Written by IAPMD. Updated over a week ago

If you keep your cervix, you'll need to continue having regular cervical/pap screening. 

If you have your cervix removed, and you have a history of significant cervical dysplasia (CIN-2 or 3), it is recommended that you continue to receive pap smears of the vaginal vault for 20 years after hysterectomy. 

If you have your cervix removed, and you do not have a history of significant cervical dysplasia (CIN-2 or 3), then you no longer need to receive routine pap smears following surgery.

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Visit www.iapmd.org/surgery for lots of evidence-based information and resources for those considering, going through or recovering from surgery for PMDD/PME.

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