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My daughter will be leaving soon for bootcamp. Will they do a pap test while she is at bootcamp? Her last pap smear was done about 7 months ago. She is not taking birth control and says she does not want them while she is in boot camp. Mom wants to make sure she continues to have her annual exams.

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Permalink Reply by cajunldr(ship 03 Div 086) on August 3, 2011 at 9:44pm

If her last pap was over 6 months before she gets to boot camp, she will get one when she gets there. It's routine for females. They will push the Premivera (spelling?) shots, but don't take them. It can mess their system up and makes them gain weight and get moody.

Permalink Reply by Sharpmom2012 on August 3, 2011 at 10:54pm

Are you taling about Depo-Provera shots? I am a nurse and have never liked those shots. There are other much better options these days that have lower doses of hormones that are equally as effective without the major side effects.

Permalink Reply by Diana(PO3/IT3) on August 3, 2011 at 9:55pm

Good question Bethsmom. I am under the impression that they can't be on anything unless they have a prior dr note which had to be declared prior to signing up. Every week or so, my daughter has to answer questions regarding any changes in her health. She won't be on anything then. However, I am assuming that annual check ups are allowed...just not sure if they get the full gyn-ob check up during the BC phase. I'd like to know that as well.

Permalink Reply by Lisa (Olivia Div 09-Ship 331) on August 3, 2011 at 10:58pm

my understanding is that all female recruits will get a pap and prescribed BC once they arrive to boot camp.

My daughter leaves one week from today.

Permalink Reply by Diana(PO3/IT3) on August 4, 2011 at 12:36am

So our daughters HAVE to be on birth control while serving in the Navy?? If so, do they not have a choice regarding their own personal health history?? Now I am getting concerned...

Permalink Reply by Michelle on August 9, 2011 at 9:42pm

My daughter left for BC on 6/22/11 she didn't get a pap she is 20 and still a virgin so they didn't do one. I do know that she got prescribed Birth control. She choose to use it. Hope this helps.

Permalink Reply by Toni (T's Mom) on August 4, 2011 at 9:39am

BC pills are not pushed on them they ask if they want them. My daughter declined as they make her to moody. She is not sexually active so there is no chance of pregnancy. They will do a pap and offer BC pills or the shot but they have a choice.