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A member asked:
I have a pap smear scheduled for tomorrow and i just got my period. can i still have it done?
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No: I don't think so. You should reschedule the appointment.
Answered 8/17/2013
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Call the doctor: Most doctor's do not do pap while you re actively bleeding; it's because blood will obscure cervical cells on the smear.
Answered 10/8/2016
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