Pap Test & Period OK?

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-04-2004
Pap Test & Period OK?
2
Fri, 08-22-2008 - 9:34am

My period is due to come next week. I also have my annual gyn exam next week. I will be on day 3 or 4 the day of my exam.  Has anyone ever had their pap done during their cycle? Was it ok to do? Did it alter your results at all? Was it messy? I am nervous to be waiting on the exam table for the doctor to come in with no tampon or pad on.  Usually by day 3 or 4 my cycle is medium to light...but still. Any advice would be great. I told the receptionist that my cycle is coming and she said as long as it's not very heavy it's totally fine and they use a thin prep pap test. What is that compared to what they usually use?


TIA!

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-13-2008
Fri, 08-22-2008 - 10:41pm
I've read that the new method is more accurate for pap smears.

Carey

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-23-2004
Sat, 08-23-2008 - 5:02pm

Hi crombie21 and welcome to the board.


For detailed information on Pap Smears check here:


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