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A member asked:
How long after your period should you do a pap smear?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Avoid bleeding : Blood from your monthly menses can interfere with your pap results. Therefore, most physicians prefer to perform a pap test when a woman is not bleeding heavily. I would recommend any time during the month but avoiding the first 3-4 days of the start of your period if possible.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Doesn't matter: A pap smear can be done irrespective of the period. Some patients prefer to reschedule rather than have an exam during their period, but it does not matter and does not affect the pap smear.
Answered 2/18/2019
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Had a pap smear 5 days ago and I have been bleeding ever since then today 5th day and chunky already had period early this month.What could it be?
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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 :-( ?
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Please tell me, could a pap smear cause a light period?
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