Can one have a gyno appt. if on period? - Women's Health Message Board

dagmarharris · 03-29-2004, 12:43 AM

I have my annual gyno appt.--- on Tues. I just started spotting, today. I am assuming by Tues I will be on my period. Should I reschedule my gyno appt.? I think a pap spear is not accurate on ones period, right?
~dagmar

Katyana · 03-29-2004, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dagmarharris

I have my annual gyno appt.--- on Tues. I just started spotting, today. I am assuming by Tues I will be on my period. Should I reschedule my gyno appt.? I think a pap spear is not accurate on ones period, right?
~dagmar

I've gone to my gyne when I've had my period and they haven't said anything. Don't wear a tampon that day.

However, if you are concerned, call the doctor's office on Monday and ask them what you should do. Maybe your doctor will want you to rebook for another time.

surrealmeal · 03-29-2004, 01:13 AM

It's happened to me before too, but my gyn had me reschedule. No big deal.

JenBrooke123 · 03-29-2004, 06:19 AM

Lets put it this way, they don't really like to do it. I would rescedule.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dagmarharris

I have my annual gyno appt.--- on Tues. I just started spotting, today. I am assuming by Tues I will be on my period. Should I reschedule my gyno appt.? I think a pap spear is not accurate on ones period, right?
~dagmar

PaNik5717 · 03-29-2004, 07:38 AM

They don't really care about the blood, but the pap can be inaccurate. Call the nurses and ask for sure what your doc would prefer.