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A pap smear is part of a typical wellness exam for women age 21 to 65. It's done every three to five years in women without a history of abnormal pap smears. Talk to your health care provider for testing frequency advised for your specific situation.
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Is a pelvic exam a pap smear?
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.
What is the V code for Pap smear with annual exam?
A pap smear is usually coded under V72.31 with a routine exam.
Can you get your menstrual cycle early from a pap smear exam?
A pap smear will not change the timing of your menstrual cycle.
Why is bimanual pelvic exam performed after pap smear?
The bimanual exam, if indicated, is done after the pap smear so that the examiner does not disturb cells on the cervix and does not introduce lubricant that may affect the readability of the pap smear.
Can you tell if your daughter is a virgin without a pap smear?
Neither a pap smear nor a physical exam can tell you if your daughter has had sex.
Can you bill for a pap smear when the patient returns after the physical exam?
You can bill for the visit, but unless you're doing the cytology there's nothing to bill for the pap smear itself.
Do fibroids affect pap smear results?
it is test about cancer made relation but no problem
Pap smear during yeast infection?
You can get a pap smear if you have a yeast infection. You may be less comfortable with the speculum exam if your vagina is very inflamed.
Does the NuvaRing need to be removed for a pap smear?
No, it does not need to be removed for a Pap smear. The annual gyn exam and testing can be done with the Nuva Ring in place. Not that I know of. I have had a pap smear done with it in. It may just be the practitioner's preference. If so, then she/he can probably remove and place it back immediately after the exam. But I would leave it in and inform my practitioner.
What is the difference in the setup of a pap smear exam and an ob exam?
ob exam is outside the body and pep through vagina till servax exame
Can it hurt after a smear test?
A pap smear will not cause an infection. Lubricant used during the bimanual exam typically included in a GYN exam may cause irritation in sensitive women. if you're having irritation, odor, or unusual discharge, contact your health care provider.
Can a pap smear stop you from conceiving?
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.
