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Can taking shower 4 hours before pap smear affect the result?
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Answered 1/18/2022
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No. Taking a shower would not affect the PAP smear results. Get HPV, Flu and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
Answered 1/19/2022
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