People should also avoid douching, applying any contraception or medication. The concern in the past was that your pap smear, which tests for cervical cancer, may not have enough cells to get accurate results. As far as having sex before or after getting a pap, there’s really no rule about that You can have intercourse before or after, but sometimes there’s a bit of bleeding after a pap It’s not dangerous, but something to keep in mind. A pap smear collects delicate cervical cells and sends them to a lab where laboratory technologists place the sample under a microscope to inspect the cells
It's important that you get as clear and healthy a sample as possible For this reason, you shouldn't have sex before getting a pap smear. Having sexual intercourse shortly before your pap smear can interfere with the test results It is best to avoid any vaginal activity, including sex, for at least 24 hours before your appointment.
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