Ok so my appt is at 1:30 today....i really need to go to it because i've been having some problems..(bleeding during sex). I just got off my period sunday...but i am spotting a little bit...this is my first pap..and im almost 22 yrs old...should i reschedule my appointment because of my spotting?? reallyappreciate the help....thx so much!
2007-05-21 22:39:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I wouldn't worry. If you had your fully on period, I'd recommend rescheduling.
They're used to everything, & by that I mean EVERYTHING. My gyn told me stories about women who'd come in & not have washed for days/weeks at a time, not to mention women who'd come in with all sorts of STDs.
The nervousness is normal for your first time, as it's not a fun experience. It doesn't hurt, but it's a bit awkward having someone up in your kit-kat that you just met. Let your gyn know & spend a few minutes talking to them. Most are more than willing to make you feel more comfortable, as the more comfortable you are, the easier it is for them to do their job.
2007-05-21 22:47:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom has worked for a gyn office for 8 years and she has always told me that spotting is o.k. but if you had your period you should reschedule. they have no problem with a little blood it only takes 2 minutes and usually they are done with the pap. it is uncomfortable with someone you don't know in your area but just relax it will be over soon. and i don't know about anyone else but the only uncomfortable part for me was when they used the tool that spreads you open. it didn't hurt just uncomfortable. i have gone through a lot with my gyn and now i am to the point that i don't care who sees me i feel like everyone has been down there, lol. anyway you will be fine don't worry, good luck~
2007-05-21 23:51:04 · answer #2 · answered by skeys003 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-04 23:32:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call in the a.m. to find out if the spotting that you are having is going to interfere with the pap smear. I am kind of in the same boat right now and I forgot to call the dr's office to ask if this spotting that I have right now (been trying to keep it very light by keeping my iron levels up right now) was going to interfere with my visit in the afternoon around the same time as yours. I will have to call in the a.m. later to find out if this is going to be an issue. Hopefully not.
2007-05-21 22:47:21 · answer #4 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's just spotting, it should be OK. If you are having a regular period, you can reschedule or you can call your OB/GYN to ask them about it.
2007-05-21 22:41:41 · answer #5 · answered by big_bo_1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why dont u ring the clinic where you have the appointment and ask them...
2007-05-21 22:58:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just relax... they can handle the spotting!
2007-05-21 22:41:15 · answer #7 · answered by cariebear197 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋