Quote Originally Posted by Grog
The pap test is one thing, a pelvic exam is another. The pap is not the only thing out there. Of course abnormal cells from HPV would not develop on the cervix in the weeks/months following the first intercourse. However, there SHOULD be testing for other STDs!!! There is much worse than the HPV out there.
I definately wasn't trying to imply that the annual exam shouldn't be done, but a lot of women out there won't go in for anything other than the pap, as they seem to think that STDs would never happen to them.