Why You Should Continue Pap Smears and Pelvic Exams After 65 – My Personal Experience

Coach Pearl Chiarenza

Published on: 10/02/2026

The Truth About Pap Smears and Pelvic Exams After 65 The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) guidelines state that Pap smears can be discontinued after 65 if a woman has had regular screenings with normal results and is not considered high-risk. However, that’s a big ‘if.’