Just to add to this:
Having worked in the gynaecology & gynaecological oncology (gynae cancer) dept in the uk for the last 4yrs, I can tell you that they now have to test every smear for not just abnormal cells, but the strain of hpv that causes a high percentage of cervical cancers (over 99%), this is caught via unprotected sex with a carrier and generlly in most cases would take 5-6yrs to develop into cancer, so 3yr recalls are generally safe. This means that even if you didnt have any abnormal cells, but you had hpv, then they would give you an early recall. This has upped the number of repeat smears massively BUT its done to give you added protection & piece of mind and because they know this is one of the most common cancers in young women now. A nurse will be just as well clued up as a gynaecologist and I really think you just need to be paying attention to your own health. Cervical cancer is rarely herreditary compared to breast & ovarian cancers which are normal due to a family gene mutation. X