When you have a cervical smear would it detect an S.T.D if one was present?

Answer 1

A pap smear can detect abnormal cells on the cervix caused by HPV.

All other STDs are tested by either a physical exam, blood test, swab test, or a urine test.

Answer 2

Generally, no. I have seen rare cases where herpes simplex virus was detected when the cytologist looked at the slide of the smear. Pap smears are done to detect cervical cancer, abnormal cells or cell changes. However, all you have to do is ask your doctor to take a few swabs while he's down there.

Answer 3

No. A smear is the best form of screening in order to detect cervical cells which may be changing towards cancerous cells or cells at risk of becoming cancerous. When performing a smear, it might be possible to observe signs of infection...ie discharge, inflammation etc. These could be indicative of infection eg Chlamydia which is sexually transmitted. They could also indicate candida (thrush) which is not sexually transmitted. If you suspect you have an STD, consult your nurse or GP who can arrange the necessary tests. (usually bloods)

Answer 4

A cervical smear will show most std's , but not them all,herpes for an example may not show up unless the virus is active , AIDs may not show up on the smear , but things like gonorrhea , syphilis, chlamydia and the HPV virus will do . Any sexually active person is advised to get one done routinely every 2 yrs to lessen the chance of death through cervical cancer. Any one who has a positive history of genital warts is advised to get one every year

Answer 5

Hi Fluff - I asked the nurse this ay my smear a few months ago and she said no. I said I was a bit concerned as I hadnt been very sensible when I was younger but she said that in most cases, some sort of symptoms are obvious. She was so confident with this that she didnt send me for an STD test. Hope this puts your mind at rest / answers questions xx

Answer 6

no it can't I am a CMA and work with lots of doctors. a pap is what it is called and it only checks for abnormal cells of the cervix, like HPV which is a virus that causes cervical cancer. it does not look for any STD. but depending on the age the doctor will do other test at the same time for STD's you can also request them when you go. I hope this helps

Answer 7

Don't listen to that other girl answer.Yes they do check for cancer and STD.If you think you might be affect with a STD you need to go right away.Because the doctor can see the STD when they open you up.Then they send it to the lab to get tested.They the same day they tell you if you have one or not.Then they give you prescription for medication.And they give you a prescription for pills to prevent the STD from coming back.They also ask you to take a HIV and AIDS test.And they test you for std that's not a cure for.

Answer 8

It will detect thrush, for years many smears came back with reports suggesting trichamonas vaginalis. This later turned out to be an artefactual appearance. Before this was realised no end of embarrassment was caused!

The general answer is therefore no, they have to be tested for specifically using swabs and blood tests.

Answer 9

It would possibly give an abormal smear result. Go for the STD test BEFORE you have a smear. Go to your local sexual health (GU) clinic and have the test done for STD's.

Answer 10

I don't think so, they are looking for cancerous / pre cancerous / abnormal cells, you should go to your local GU clinic if you're worried about STD's
And don't put it off!! If you have an STD, get it treated now before it damages your fertility!