Routine Care & Wellness

What does my doctor need to know about me?

• Have you ever had an abnormal Pap exam in the past?
• Are you or have you been sexually active? Have you been exposed to any sexually transmitted diseases?
• Have you had vaginal infections or abnormal vaginal discharge?
• When was your last menstrual period?
• Have you had any "spotting" or abnormal bleeding?
• Are you taking medications such as antibiotics, birth control pills, hormone pills or creams, or medication for heart disease?
• Have you had surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment?
• Are you pregnant?

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This information about Pap examination is used with permission and courtesy of the College of American Pathologists.