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A member asked:

Can a paps smear disrupt my monthly cycle had one 2 weeks ago my period is like clock work, its due today and its 4pm and it still have not shown :-( ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not usually: A pap smear should not disrupt your menstrual cycle.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 12/16/2013

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Variability normal: If you miss your period by 3-4 days, and you have been sexually active, you should do a home pregnancy test. Otherwise small variations in timing of period are quiet normal.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 12/14/2013

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