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Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: Tinkerbell on November 03, 2018, 01:05:08 AM

Title: Smear tests
Post by: Tinkerbell on November 03, 2018, 01:05:08 AM

I have just had a letter about booking my smear test, as I am now 55, does that mean my last one will be when I am 60 even though they screen up to 64?

Title: Re: Smear tests
Post by: NorthArm on November 03, 2018, 02:14:09 AM

It shouldn't be. They've started the 5 year nonsense here in Australia too (only until age 70) - I intend to keep having one every two years, as I had precancerous cells removed when I was 23. Ask your doctor for advice, but if you're happy for every 5 years, then have another at 65 - insist on it if you must (even if you have to make up a few symptoms, lol)

Title: Re: Smear tests
Post by: star35 on November 03, 2018, 06:46:01 AM

Hi I had mine done this year at 57,and the nurse said the next one will be my last one.

Title: Re: Smear tests
Post by: marge on November 03, 2018, 07:46:55 AM

I had one earlier this year and I'm 60.  Think it goes up to 65 in the UK.

Title: Re: Smear tests
Post by: Dierdre on November 03, 2018, 11:11:56 AM

The last one is 64 but every five years so if you have one at 60 that's your last one. It was mine.