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Does a patient having uti can have pap smear?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: A UTI will not affect a pap smear.

Dr Kandarpa and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/26/2015

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Burning pain when urinating . after Pap smear. Had UTI before but it was already cleared then Pap smear was taken place . Is it normal to feel Pain?

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I was dxed with a UTI on 12/23. I have a ob/gyn appt 12/30 for a pelvic exam/pap smear. Would the UTI effect this? Should i reschedule?

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What STD's can be detected by a pap smear? How long does it take for results ? Does Pap smear show yeast bacterial vaginosis as well ? Hiv ? UTI?

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PAP smear showed cervical inflammation. Age 63, not sexually active. No STD's. 2 severe yeast infections in last month w/UTI. Cancer possible?

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I'm 23. Normal pap/exams. Cervix has tilted to left over past 2-3 years. Recently had 2 uti's in short span. Worried something growing/shifting?

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