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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.
Can your water break while getting a pap smear done?
Sure, it's possible for your water to break during a pap smear. There is nothing about the pap smear process that would cause your water to break.
What would Cause bleeding after Pap smear?
Bleeding after a pap smear test is normal because they are scraping skin off the sensitive cervix
Can getting a pap-smear hurt your unborn child?
A pap smear will not cause a problem during pregnancy. It is a normal part of prenatal care.
Does a pap smear usually cause you to cramp?
Many women experience a small cramp during the pap smear. This cramping is short-lived.
How do you get the results of a chlamydia test?
To get chlamydia test results, contact the health care provider that did the test.
Can a pap smear cause a false pregnancy test?
A pap does not affect the accuracy of a pregnancy test.
Can a fungal infection cause abnormal pap smear?
A Pap smear is meant to find changes in the cells of the cervix that could indicate cancer or a pre-cancerous condition. Occasionally, the pap smear will also indicate that there's an imbalance in the normal bacteria of the vagina, but it is not done for that purpose. A pap smear itself can't test for bacterial STDs in the vagina. If you want to know if you have chlamydia or gonorrhea, ask for those tests by name.
If pregnancy is suspected will a pap smear show before 3 weeks gestation?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It doesn't detect pregnancy.
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.
How long after a miscarriage do you go for pap?
A miscarriage does not change recommendations for pap smear frequency. You go for a pap smear on the schedule recommended at your last pap smear.
If a pap smear is done soon after your period will your pap smear show up as being abnormal?
More commonly if you schedule your PAP just before your period can cause it to come back abnormal. But if your follow up is normal, don't worry. Many women have a couple abnormal over the years with no other problems.
