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Should One Abstain From Intercourse Before A Pap Smear Test?
Question: If I have sex on Saturday or Sunday and my boyfriend cums inside me will I be able to have a smeer test on the following thursday? Or how long should I wait?
Brief Answer:
wait for a week more.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query to hcm,
It is ideally advised that you should abstain from sex for at least a week prior to your pap smear test as this may cause false results due to frictional injuries over the cervix.
Regards
wait for a week more.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query to hcm,
It is ideally advised that you should abstain from sex for at least a week prior to your pap smear test as this may cause false results due to frictional injuries over the cervix.
Regards
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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