2006-10-11 05:41:01 · 9 answers · asked by Kitty 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes. They can do a pap if you are menstruating. They test for abnormal cells on your cervix and they are not going to come off while you are menstruating. I actually had my last pap while I was on my period. The doctor told me that it's fine to do, but that you might get abnormal results on your Chlamydia and Gonorrhea screen. If that happens they'll have to retest, so it's better to wait until you aren't bleeding heavily. If you are bleeding heavily I would reschedule, but if you are coming off your period then you should be fine to go ahead and get the pap. Most women don't feel comfortable going to the Gynecologist while they are menstruating because they are self conscience. Going to that doctor is bad enough and throwing your period in on top of it all makes many women nervous.
2006-10-13 15:23:54 · answer #1 · answered by a1dermommy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not a good idea. They need a clear and clean sample of the cells and your period could prevent that from happening, and chances are you'd have to go in for a repeat. Plus it would be messy and nasty. So it's best just to reschedule if your period is due at the time of your appointment.
2006-10-11 13:00:19 · answer #2 · answered by nimo22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dr. has always told me that he will not do a pap while a patient is on her period.
One reason is that the lining is thinning and it's harder for them to get the sample to "smear". The best time for you to go is about 2 weeks after your period ends.
2006-10-11 12:51:59 · answer #3 · answered by hunniebabie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt go during my period to have a pap
u need a clean sample
2006-10-11 14:07:45 · answer #4 · answered by sax 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they make you wait until you go off. That would be nasty if they did do it while you were still on!
2006-10-11 12:46:24 · answer #5 · answered by wilsonhutchison04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rescheduling will be your best bet
2006-10-11 12:47:37 · answer #6 · answered by V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It doesnt affect anything.
2006-10-11 12:48:21 · answer #7 · answered by Melissa I 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reschedule the apointment
2006-10-11 12:46:02 · answer #8 · answered by cc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call you gyn's office, they will tell you what you should do.
2006-10-11 12:44:45 · answer #9 · answered by momofmodi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋