The symbols of the fraternity - including its colors, jewels, flower, and mascot - showcase the unique personality of Theta Phi Alpha. Our mascot, the penguin, was chosen in the 1980s because it is the symbol of friendship.
In the United States, Pap smear screening is recommended starting around 21 years of age until the age of 65. However, other countries do not recommend pap testing in non-sexually active women. Guidelines on frequency vary from every three to five years.
To understand the implications of having an abnormal pap smear during pregnancy, it is important to first understand exactly what this test is and what it does. A pap smear is a regular test that every adult woman should have around every two or three years.