Question 1

is it ok to have sex the day before your pap smear?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This should not interfere with the pap smear.Test.

Question 2

fem 28, spotting(lasts for 1 day)btw regular periods for last 2months.papsmear done 6 months bak ws normal excpt fungal infectn.havin protcted sex only

Accepted Answer

Very common: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections ;  hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do  a home pregnancy test .  There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit.

Question 3

could fingering (finger sex) the day before a pap smear cause false negative results? i.e. cause it to show normal when actually abnormal

Accepted Answer

No: Finger sex is not likely to have any effect on the pap smear results.

Question 4

good day doc! im from the philippines. i would like to ask if it's ok to have a withdrawal sex a night before pap smear? please do reply. god bless

Accepted Answer

Wait until after...: Its recommended that you abstain for 2 days prior to your pap-smear.  Best wishes!

Question 5

i just had a pap smear on thursday, bled lightly afterwards for the rest of the day and friday morning. can having sex reactivate the bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Yes, the brush on the pap test made you bleed and you need to give your body time to heal it.

Question 6

had pap smear done yesterday.  told i had slight discharge and blood. im not close to my period, i had sex the day before. could it be a latex reation?

Accepted Answer

Sex + exam= contents: You have two vaginal entries including a pap smear scraping and intercourse which can cause the discharge that you noted. It is NOT a latex reaction.

Question 7

i had unprotected sex a day after a pap smear, im having yellowish discharge no odor (but also was on my period few days later) why?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal imbalance: Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time. You may consider implanted contraceptive or an IUD. 
Consult this site for more information on this topic.
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx
Practice safe sex.

Question 8

so im only 16, i've had sex but never gotten a papsmear what am i suppose to do? i've not told my parents either and don't intend sex, papsmear

Accepted Answer

First, : First, i think you are way too young to be having sexual intercourse. However, if you elect to remain sexually active, please use some form of birth control protection. The american cancer society (acs) recommends having your first pap smear  at age 21 or approximately  three years after first having sexual intercourse (whichever comes first).

Question 9

what would be the benefits of a pap smear before you have sex?

Accepted Answer

Pap smear benefits: Geting a regular pap smear (once a year or every 2 years) is recommended for all sexually active women-- it can also show changes due to hpv infection (if present). Timing before intercourse should  not effect results.

Question 10

just had sex and i have a pap smear tomorrow. what could be the problem?

Accepted Answer

None: Having sex does not usually affect a pap smear. Do no worry about it, it makes no difference.

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Fem 28, spotting(lasts for 1 day)btw regular periods for last 2months.papsmear done 6 months bak ws normal excpt fungal infectn.havin protcted sex only

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Could fingering (finger sex) the day before a pap smear cause false negative results? i.e. cause it to show normal when actually abnormal

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Good day doc! im from the philippines. i would like to ask if it's ok to have a withdrawal sex a night before pap smear? please do reply. god bless

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I just had a pap smear on thursday, bled lightly afterwards for the rest of the day and friday morning. can having sex reactivate the bleeding?

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Had pap smear done yesterday. told i had slight discharge and blood. im not close to my period, i had sex the day before. could it be a latex reation?

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I had unprotected sex a day after a pap smear, im having yellowish discharge no odor (but also was on my period few days later) why?

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So im only 16, i've had sex but never gotten a papsmear what am i suppose to do? i've not told my parents either and don't intend sex, papsmear

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What would be the benefits of a pap smear before you have sex?

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Just had sex and i have a pap smear tomorrow. what could be the problem?

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