Pap Smear before getting on Birth control pill?

Question

ok so i went to my doctor and i was telling her how i get really bad cramps during my period and after and she told me the best thing i could take was birth control , but she told me that before she prescribed anything i had to get a pap smear ... is this true?? Im am still a virgin does that even matter or is that just something required before you go on the pill.... Has this happen to anyone

Answer 1

Most doctor's want to do that before they prescribe anything. There are studies where cervical cancer is linked to birth control and they would want a base line to compare to later. It's really not that bad.

Answer 2

It's standard practice to do a pap smear before prescribing birth control, because if there are any precancerous changes going on, the hormones can drive it over the line. But it's not absolutely mandatory, and a doctor can set the exam aside if you are fairly young and they are fairly certain you are a virgin. The problem is- at least from the doctor's point of view, is that a lot of young ladies are sexually active and don't want to say so. Doing the exam is a little trickier if you are a virgin, but not impossible if done correctly. Your doctor is being cautious, that's all. If she just gave you the prescription and it turned out something was wrong- she'd be guilty of malpractice. It's just a sticky area all around, unfortunately. She may feel in her heart it's not necessary, but her insurance company and the standards of practice dictate it be done. And if she tries to do the exam and can't because of an imperferate hymen, she can record that and still give you the prescription. That way you are both covered against anything unpleasant coming back on you.

Answer 3

A pap smear is to check for cervical cancer. If you are a virgin it is not strictly necessary. However, many doctors do this as a standard thing in order to make sure that the woman has no physical problems. If you are too shy to do this, then you will have to skip the pill as a solution. There are other medications you could use for cramps. The most common is naproxen (marketed in the United States as Aleve, among other names)
when you feel the first hint of a twinge of pain, take the naproxen. Then take 1 every 6 hours for the first 2 days of your period, or until you don't hurt anymore. The key is to take it early and nip the pain in the bud. If this doesn't work, then go back to the doctor, take a deep breath, have your pap smear and get your pills.

Answer 4

It is common practice that prior to being placed on birth control that you have a Pap Smear and a urine pregnancy test. When you are due for your next Pap, renewal of the birth control pill may be delayed if you are not up-to-date on your Pap Smear. Sure, you may be granted an extension on the renewal but, it is required that you have annual Pap Smears. This is the best way to be sure that you follow through with your health. The pill was probably prescribed to aide in reducing your menstrual cramps. I hope that this helped in answering your question. Ruth

Answer 5

I beleive u are either suppose to get a pap smear after you lost your virginity or after 25 years of age. But from expieriance sometimes being on birth control will not lessen ur period or stop ur cramps in my case it gave me a heavier period and worst cramps it depends on how ur body takes to the birthcontrol also It's not required to get a pap smear to get on the pill

Answer 6

Sounds like you have a very good doctor !!!
I know a lady who takes the pill to regulate her cycles & was never given a pap & ended up with abnormal cells on the cervix which led to haveing another procedure to heal that - all women
should have a pap smear annually

Answer 7

Yeah every time they have put me on birth control they have done a pap smear- virgin or not it needs to be done once a year to check for cancer and any other abnormalities that you can get whether or not you have had sex or not. It's not that bad don't worry too much.

Answer 8

Birth control pills contain hormones, which could promote the growth of bad cells if you have them. So they want to do a pap smear to make sure you don't. Don't worry, it's just routine.

Answer 9

Yes, because if you have anything going on the pill could make it worse. They need to know what you've got going on in there before medicating it. During the pap smear they will check you for ovarian cysts, which could cause cramping and also could get worse on the pill.

Answer 10

Come on! Get educated about your body....a pap smear has NOTHING to do with birth control and everything to do about detecting cervical cancer. Do it once every year. Nowadays, women are getting cancer at earlier ages.