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How long after delivery should l have a pap smear done?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

With postpartum exam: If you are due for a pap when you have your your postpartum exam it would make sense to go ahead and have it done then.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 9/19/2013

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