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The risks of general anesthesia are such that getting put to sleep during a pap smear is not a good balance of risk and benefit. There may be other strategies for treating anxiety prior to a pap smear. Talk with your health care provider about options.
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When pregnant can you take pap smear test?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It is a normal part of prenatal care.
Can a pap smear test hurt a prenancy?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It is a normal part of prenatal care. It will not harm a pregnancy.
Is it safe to have a normal pap if you might be pregnant?
A pap smear is a normal part of prenatal care. It should be done during pregnancy if the screening test is due.
What would Cause bleeding after Pap smear?
Bleeding after a pap smear test is normal because they are scraping skin off the sensitive cervix
What is a pap smear urine test used for?
There is no "pap smear urine test." A urine test may be done at the time of the pap smear to detect other conditions. Talk with your heatlh care provider to find out what tests were done during your exam.
What does it mean if pap smear results show endocervical and or squamous metaplastic cells are present?
Endocervical and/or squamous cells are normal on a pap smear. This notation on your result means the test was complete.
Do you need a pap smear test after a miscarriage?
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.
Can pap smear test be normal once abnormal?
Yes, it is very common for pap smears to go from abnormal to normal.
Will a pap smear harm the baby if done in early weeks of pregnancy?
A pap smear will not affect the baby at all.
What is rare mucus.I got an annual pap smear test done and the Dr. found epithelials and a rare mucus?
Epithelial cells and mucus are normal on a pap smear.
Pap smear is a clinical chemistry test?
A pap smear is a cytological test. It is not a chemical test.
What is False negative and false positive in pap smear slide interpretation?
A false negative for a pap smear or any test means that the test result was normal even if an abnormality exists. A false positive means that the test result was abnormal when no abnormality exists.
