Salient. Official Newspaper of the Victoria University Students' Association. Vol 41 No. 9. April 24 1978

When to Start

When to Start

The first smear is taken when a woman presents for any of the following:
1) Contraceptive advice.
2) Treatment of a vaginal discharge.
3) Treatment of a pelvic infection.
4) Investigation for venereal disease
5) Pregnancy.