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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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No: Finger sex is not likely to have any effect on the pap smear results.
Answered 12/30/2019
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No effect on test: The pap smear takes cell samples from your cervix, which is the bottom part of the uterus. Any debris in the vagina is separate from the inner canal of the cervix. If you still have concerns, please speak honestly with the gynecologist / primary care doctor performing this exam. He /she will work to answer questions and give you great healthcare. Good luck.
Answered 8/15/2017
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