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Routine Care & WellnessWhen is the best time to get a Pap examination?If you are having menstrual periods, the best time for a Pap examination is during the two weeks following the end of menstrual flow. If you've reached menopause, you can schedule your Pap examination anytime.To ensure that the cells your physician obtains during the exam are adequate for evaluation, you should abstain from sexual activity and avoid using vaginal douches or lubricants for 48 hours before the examination.
Source: This information about Pap examination is used with permission and courtesy of the College of American Pathologists.
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