Your pap smear: a save-your-life guide
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Pap smear test results can be made more accurate by submitting to it one week after the end of the menstrual period because red blood cells dilute cervical cells in a smear. Women are also advised to give out even the private but necessary information to the screener.
Publication Name: Glamour
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0017-0747
Year: 1997
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How to get a better Pap smear
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A woman can ensure a more accurate Pap smear by having it done mid-cycle, avoiding sex for 12 hours before the test and and refraining from douching for three days before the test. The doctor should be informed of the type of birth control being used.
Publication Name: Glamour
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0017-0747
Year: 1992
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How to get more from your ob-gyn visit
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Obstetrician-gynecologists are used by more than 80% of young women as primary care doctors. The doctor and patient should understand and discuss expectations of the relationship. The benefits and procedures of a pelvic exam are discussed.
Publication Name: Glamour
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0017-0747
Year: 1993
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