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A member asked:

Just had sex and i have a pap smear tomorrow. what could be the problem?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

None: Having sex does not usually affect a pap smear. Do no worry about it, it makes no difference.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/1/2018

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