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What is the recommended cervical cancer screening interval for individuals aged 21-29 years according to the guidelines for transgender and gender expansive adults?

The recommended cervical cancer screening interval for individuals aged 21-29 years is cervical cytology every 3 years.

For individuals aged 21-29 years with a cervix, the guidelines recommend cervical cytology (Pap test) every 3 years. This recommendation applies to transgender and gender expansive adults who have a cervix, aligning with general cervical cancer screening guidelines for this age group.

Key points

  • Cervical cytology every 3 years for ages 21-29.
  • Applies to individuals with a cervix, including transgender and gender expansive adults.
  • Aligns with general cervical cancer screening guidelines.
Source:Collins-Bride & Saxe’s Clinical Guidelines for Advanced Practice Nursing· Healthcare Maintenance for Transgender and Gender Expansive (TGE) Adults· p. 837–841
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Collins-Bride & Saxe’s Clinical Guidelines for Advanced Practice Nursing

Joo, Yoonmee;Gatewood, J. V.;Israel, Mary Anne M.;Wong McGrath, Kelly;

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