Birth control can safely be prescribed without a pap test. A pap test is merely a screening for cervical cancer. The fact that a medical provider would require

Birth control can safely be prescribed without a pap test. A pap test is merely a screening for cervical cancer. The fact that a medical provider would require a pap for a birth control prescription when that's not medically necessary is a problem. Overscreening for cervical cancer is also a big problem. Once every year is an inappropriate screening interval for most people.[1] In some states pharmacists can prescribe birth control pills after a consult.[1] There's no reason why we can't require insurance to cover birth control pills even if they are OTC. We can still have a pharmacist run it through insurance, you just don't need a doctor's note. [1] https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cervical-cancer/prevention-and-early-detection/cervical-cancer-screening-guidelines.html https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cervical-cancer/prevention-and...