title: Ask the doctor.  I'm 75 years old and healthy.  My doctor is still recommending annual Pap tests for me.  I have no history of any problems in this area and have had normal Pap tests for years.  Is this necessary at my age?
authors: Celeste
authors: C
authors: Robb-Nicholson
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D019564:Unnecessary Procedures; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014626:Vaginal Smears / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*