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Is Pap Smear Test Done During Menstruation For Better Results?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I had a pap smear and dr. said it wasn't enough for a complete reading and I have to go back while I'm having my period. Why is that and will that give him a clearer reading? It doesn't make sense to me.
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Hi, dear.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Difficulties in pap smear reading may be due to some inflammation or poorly taken sample. You should go for pap smear examination before 5 days of your expected period. You should not go for pap smear in menstrual periods. Because it will leads to obstruction of all findings by haemorrhage. So you are right.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Difficulties in pap smear reading may be due to some inflammation or poorly taken sample. You should go for pap smear examination before 5 days of your expected period. You should not go for pap smear in menstrual periods. Because it will leads to obstruction of all findings by haemorrhage. So you are right.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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