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QuietlyWordy101

Denied pap smear because I'm unmarried

I am 23F, residing in a metropolitan city in India. I recently did a health check up and pap smear was included in it. When it was time for a pap smear, the nurse advised me not to go ahead with it because I'm unmarried. She further stated that it'll "remove" My virginity as there are chances of damage to hymen.

Papa smear is donetnot only to detect STDs but to detect abnormalities tat exist beyond sexual activities.

This really infuriates me that women are being denied medical procedures even in 21st century. Apparently my viginity is more important than my actual well being.

Posted Mar 14, 2026, 6:33 AM UTC

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