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Does The Plan B Pill Effect The Results Of General Physical And Pap Smear Test?
hello, i have just taken the plan b pill after a condom broke. i am scheduled for general physical and pap smear in 2 days. i read somewhere the pill can affect the results of the test. should i rescedule for a later date? does the pill induce your period? thank you
Fri, 18 Oct 2019
Hello,
The plan B pill does not affect the cervix or the pap smear result so I do not think you will need to reschedule the examinations another time.
On the other hand, the plan B pill may cause your menstruation to be one week earlier or one week later, so you may have your periods when you do not expect them. In this case, if you are bleeding, the doctor may decide not to do the pap-smear because the presence of blood may affect the results of the pap smear.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
The plan B pill does not affect the cervix or the pap smear result so I do not think you will need to reschedule the examinations another time.
On the other hand, the plan B pill may cause your menstruation to be one week earlier or one week later, so you may have your periods when you do not expect them. In this case, if you are bleeding, the doctor may decide not to do the pap-smear because the presence of blood may affect the results of the pap smear.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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