The Cervical Health Myths That Keep Women from Getting Screened:
🚫 Myth 1: “I’m too young to need a Pap test.”
✅ Fact: Screening guidelines suggest beginning screening at age 21, regardless of sexual activity or symptoms.
🚫Myth 2: “I feel fine, so I don’t need screening.”
✅Fact: Cervical cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages.
🚫Myth 3: “The HPV vaccine covers everything.”
✅Fact: The vaccine offers powerful protection, but not complete coverage.
🚫Myth 4: “I don’t need screening after menopause.”
✅Fact: Screenings continue through age 65 for most women.
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