Cervical Cancer in Obstetrics & Gynecology — 40yo Woman | General Gynecology | SMLE Q#16693
SMLE Question #16693
Obstetrics & Gynecology
General Gynecology
Objective: OBJ-ETH-STERIL
Last updated: February 2026
A 40-year-old woman attends a routine well-woman visit. She is asymptomatic and at average risk for cervical cancer. She has had regular cervical cytology (Pap smear) screening, and the current cytology result is negative. Records show three prior consecutive negative cytology results over the last 10 years. She has no history of abnormal cervical cytology, immunosuppression, or in utero DES exposure. When should her next Pap smear be performed?
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