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The Annual Manual

By Kalispell OB/GYN | December 16, 2017

by Dr. Jenna Huff | Kalispell OB/GYN It wasn’t too long ago when women were getting Pap smears yearly and so the answer to “when was your last Pap?” was easy. But as Pap smear recommendations changed, first to every other year and then on to every 3-5 years, the answer seems to be a…

Pap Smear Guidelines

By Kalispell OB/GYN | November 3, 2016

by Kassandra Patton, WHNP / Kalispell OB/GYN When you schedule your annual well-woman exam, you may be surprised to find that your visit does not always include a Pap smear. Current recommendations on this once yearly screening have changed much over the past 5 years. But first, let’s start with the basics: What Exactly is…