Patients often think that not sexually active is only for vaginal intercourse and might not think that it counts. Also HPV isn't the only risk factor for HPV (smoking, fam hx etc.). Obviously the risk is a lot lower but they should still consider getting tested.
USPTF recommends cervical cancer screening every 3 years in women aged 21 to 29 years old regardless of sexual activity; For women 30-65 years old, can screen with cervical cytology alone every 3 years, high-risk HPV testing alone every 5 years or combined cytology and high-risk HPV every 5 years
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/pap-smear/expert-answers/pap-smear/faq-20057782#:~:text=If%20you're%20a%20virgin,lower%20end%20of%20your%20uterus.
Patients often think that not sexually active is only for vaginal intercourse and might not think that it counts. Also HPV isn't the only risk factor for HPV (smoking, fam hx etc.). Obviously the risk is a lot lower but they should still consider getting tested.