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  #1

Is it possible to do a pap smear in pregnancy?Just for general knowledge.

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  #2

i think so

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  #3

yes it is done in pregnancy but a cptton tip applicator is used for the endocervix while a brush is used in the non-pregnant woman. a culposcopy is also done with ectocervical biopsy but an endocervical curettage is not doen in pregnancy.

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  #4

okay.But can it dislodge the mucous plug?

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  #5

Mucous plug doesnt form til later on in pregnancy







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