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A member asked:
Should i still go for my pap smear today if i just had unprotected sex?
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Yes: Recent sexual intercourse does not interfere with performance or interpretation of a Pap smear.
Answered 2/8/2015
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Good question: Reschedule. According to HHS "To make a Pap test as accurate as possible, there are several things women are recommended to avoid. For 48 hours before a Pap test, do not: Have sex Use tampons Douche Use vaginal lubrication Insert creams, suppositories, or medication into the vagina Use vaginal sprays or powders". Hope this helps.
Answered 1/26/2016
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