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I was born in 1950 and I am a DES daughter. I had my first gynecological exam at the age of 20 and the physician noticed what he thought was a fibroid tumor at the opening of my cervix and scheduled me for a D&C. He discovered during the procedure that it wasn’t a fibroid tumor but that my uterus was significantly deformed to the point that would not support a pregnancy and he removed my uterus and cervix. He also said it had some of the characteristics of DES. After contacting my mother’s obstetrician, my parents learned that my mother was indeed given DES while pregnant with me because of a prior miscarriage. So far, I have not had a diagnosis of cancer and my 2 most recent physicians have said I no longer need to get Pap smears. I can’t help but wonder if I should. Any recommendations?

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You should absolutely continue to have regular PAP smears.