It's not unusual for both partners to go to the health care provider for screening, particularly if they'll also be choosing a Birth Control method. Having both partners present allows them to understand the risks and benefits of various methods.
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It is a normal part of prenatal care.
A pap smear will not affect the baby at all.
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 will not detect ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer won't affect whether a pap smear is normal or abnormal -- it could be either one.
No, it's not normal to have burning after a pap smear. Talk with your health care provider to determine what sort of follow-up is needed.
Most American adult women have had a pap smear. It's a normal part of preventive care.
Epithelial cells are a normal part of the anatomy. They are the type of cell checked in a pap smear. If they are present, it's a sign that the pap smear got a decent sample.
Bleeding after a pap smear test is normal because they are scraping skin off the sensitive cervix
A pap smear will not cause a problem during pregnancy. It is a normal part of prenatal care.
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.
Yes, it is very common for pap smears to go from abnormal to normal.
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It is a normal part of prenatal care. It will not harm a pregnancy.