My daughter just called and asked me why her gyno still wanted her to go for her annual visit, and have a pap smear even though she has her period. I am unsure why since my doctor always had me re-schedule.
2006-08-23 05:28:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
It doesnt matter anymore as the way they test now is different..few years ago the lab wasnt able to do accurate test if there was presence of blood in the swab now as far as i know they are able to do test without being affected .I have been reading a lot questions here tnite relating to sexual health its pretty scary to see that every question relating to unusal smell discharge gets riddne off as a yest infection get med from drugstore etc. Y dont you tell your daughter to have an STD screen test while shes getting her pap smear..its just 2 extra swabs that take same time..lots of ppl think that by getting pap smears done theyget checked for everything but a pap smear is just for any signs of cervical abnormalities
2006-08-23 05:42:45 · answer #1 · answered by sassy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in Canada and I have always been told to get my pap at about 7 - 10 days after my period has ended as this is the best time to check for abnormalities. I personally would prefer to stick to this rule as it has been set up by the BC Cancer Centre and they must have a good reason for that.
2006-08-23 13:03:41 · answer #2 · answered by superrrmodel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should rescedual. The blood can mess up the test and give you the wrong answers.
2006-08-23 16:01:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its just easier to do one when a womans not on her period. if her gynos busy and doesnt think her period will affect the resualts then he/she probably doesnt see any reason to reschedule.
2006-08-23 12:32:39 · answer #4 · answered by katiebear152 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋