Pap smears and yeast infections... - Women's Health Message Board

Rainbowbrite77 · 01-17-2005, 09:50 AM

Hey there,

I was just wondering if anyone knew if your doctor will still give you a pap smear if you have a yeast infection??!

Thanks!

GLSheridan · 01-17-2005, 10:37 AM

Whether s/he decides to give the pap is personal discretion. However, it's pretty likely that you'll have to have another pap, as the yeast infection might show abnormal results.

Olyveoil · 01-17-2005, 10:50 AM

Hello,

I've never had a gynecologist turn me away, in fact they look to see if I do have a yeast infection when I go for my check-ups. Hope this helps.

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mel1977 · 01-19-2005, 01:22 AM

I had mine today and my dr swabbed me b/c she said there was discharge and she wants to rule out a yeast infection (I was on anti-biotics after my dec 15 back surgery). So, like said above, they will rule out a YI during your pap, so if you think you have one, should be okay to get the pap even if you think you may have a YI. Just be sure to tell your doc. That dr may decided to reschedule but I doubt it.