What do I need to know be4 getting one im
19 and ive been having sex since I was 17
or 18 only two parteners tho but I havent
had sex in 3 or 4 months and what about
down there do u shave be4 going or no orr
I dunno what to do I kno I should get one
but im nervous about it.
:embarassed:
plz if u can tell me what to expect from
going. And how long will it take?
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leah23
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Posts: 42 Location: adelaide
Dont Be Afraid Posted: 07-14-05 05:33am
Yes I think you should have a pap smear.
I will not lie it can be a little
embarrasing but if you go to a doctor that
you are not to familiar with but one you
like it is easier. Female doctors are
better because they understand a womans
body. They are not painful just a little
uncomfortable but it doesnt take them long
to do... Roughly bout 2mins. If you have
had unprotected sex you should prob get a
blood std check to just to aliviate any
further worries.
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ciarafawn
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 4 Location: Ohio
Posted: 07-18-05 10:36am
What kind of things do they look for when
you are given a pap? And also, I know
they send a sample in to be tested but
what exactly do they test for? Std's?
Cancerous cells? Do you have to ask to
be tested for std's?
check my answer in the other forum. When
they test the cells they are testing for
all sorts of precancerous cells. I don't
believe they test for stds, just anything
unusual. I believe you do have to ask
them to test for stds
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Crystal1111
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Jul 2005 Posts: 102 Location: Florida
What They Are Testing For Posted: 07-18-05 13:33pm
A general pap smear test just tests for
any abnormalities on the cervix or vaginal
walls. If you want a test for something
specific, you must request it, such as
chlymadia, gonnorhea, or hpv. However,
if a pap comes back abnormal, then they
follow-up with more specific tests
depending on the level of the abnormality.
