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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Lots of misinformation here. Teens don’t need Paps or pelvic exams to get birth control pills. OP should advocate for her daughter to get access to a range of options without that barrier.

https://www.choosingwisely.org/patient-resources/pelvic-exams-pap-tests-and-oral-contraceptives/[/quote]

But sexually active women of any age should have paps and pelvic exams in order to establish a baseline for healthy pelvic health going forward. If she’s sexually actively she needs a pelvic exam and Pap smear. [/quote]

What in the world is baseline pelvic health?  I agree that regular exams are necessary, but it has nothing to do with establishing baselines.  We’re not talking about mammograms here.[/quote]

Testing for hpv from the start and learning how to prevent it (including getting the shot if she hasn’t) is important. [/quote]

HPV testing is not even recommended for teens ... https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2020/cervical-cancer-screening-hpv-test-guideline

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