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Leeds, Grenville and Lanark health unit no longer offering Pap testing

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Physicians say lack of information and poor access to doctors who have received specialized training on menopause has left most women without the tools they need to manage what can sometimes amount to debilitating symptoms.

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unitsays it's no longer offering Pap smears at its sexual health clinics in order to focus more on services that prevent the spread of sexually-transmitted infections.The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit says it's phasing out Pap smears at its sexual health clinics in order to focus more on services that prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections.

LGLDHU Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li said local STI rates are on the rise and the health unit needed to pivot.

 

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