An internist, family practitioner, or GYN can do a pap smear. Many other health care providers also provide this routine test.
It means the doctor wants to talk to you about the pap smear
A pap smear can't detect pregnancy. A pregnancy test is needed to detect pregnancy.
The CPT code for a pap smear is the same no matter what kind of heatlh care provider does the collection. The CPT for a pap smear is billed by the lab performing the cytology.
If you have never had a pap smear before or if it is close to the time you are due for your annual exam, most doctors get the pap smear while you are in the office and being examined. If you have recently had a pap test done and it was normal, I would question the doctor about the reason s/he feels there is a need.
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It is a normal part of prenatal care. It does not increase the chances of bleeding-related complications while pregnant.
No, but a pap smear is usually part of a pelvic exam. In a pap smear, cells are scraped from your cervix. In a pelvic exam, the doctor inserts her fingers into your vagina and feels your reproductive organs.
Pap smear is recommended for all women. The most recent guidelines recommend that screening is started at age 21. See your doctor for a review of who is a candidate for pap smear!
If you have a tampon in your vagina, your health care provider would have noticed it during your pap smear.
The equipment needed for a pap smear is the patient drape, speculum, warm water, and the pap collection device.
A pap smear does not affect your fertility. You are as likely to get pregnant after a pap smear as you are before a pap smear.
The overwhelming majority of women do not take any medication before a pap smear. Talk to your health care provider if you think sedation is required.
A pap smear is a normal part of prenatal care. It poses no harm to the pregnancy.