2006-06-21 06:03:40 · 12 answers · asked by dd83003 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
If you are having a pap smear done during the office visit (usually part of an annual exam) then you should not have intercourse for at least 24 hours prior to the appointment.
2006-06-21 06:06:06 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Annie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are having a pelvic exam then no you should not have sex 24 hours prior to your appt. You want all the tests they do to be accurate and having sex can change the result of tests because of sperm, and the spermicides from contraceptions that enter your body during sex.
2006-06-21 13:11:33 · answer #2 · answered by EB&Js 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you shouldnt have sex for 48 hours before an exam.
2006-06-21 13:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by nazihalo_x 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't. The device they use to perform pap smears can be uncomfortable if you've had sex in the few days prior to the exam.
2006-06-21 13:41:54 · answer #4 · answered by irish.beauty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have sex before it you could get a bad test result and it could cause you to be right back in there. You should until after.
2006-06-21 17:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by misses e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True. Any Doctor will ask that you refrain from intercourse until after the exam......Bad Girl! Just Kidding!
2006-06-21 13:07:47 · answer #6 · answered by Poobear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can hinder the results of your pap test. And you may be called back in for another and who wants to do go through that more than once a year.... That is bad enough.......
2006-06-21 13:11:26 · answer #7 · answered by ~ Rio ~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, sex can cause inflammation thus making the exam harder and maybe a little more painful.
2006-06-21 13:05:31 · answer #8 · answered by Nicole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, any activity could alter your PAP smear.
2006-06-21 13:05:22 · answer #9 · answered by Kristina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
save yourself for the doc they makke good money haha
2006-06-21 13:08:46 · answer #10 · answered by canada1usa0 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋