Smear Test

[roomster]

I have received a letter from the doctor advising me that my smear test is due. I am 6 weeks pregnant, is it ok to have this?

[spudqueen]

Why not ring your Doctors surgery and explain the situation. I'm sure they will know if it is okay or not.

[redcrx]

if at 6 weeks I doubt youll have had a booking in appointment with midwife yet or your records updated.

You do not have smears when pregnant. Not until after the birth and even then its usually 6 weeks after.

Just explain to surgery that you are pregnant.

[LittleMissxx]

no, my nurse said not to.

[roomster]

The Doctor is aware that i am pregnant but i got the letter just before i found out and i forgot to ask at my appointment. I have spoken to the doctor today who said i will not be able to have a smear until 3 months following delivery. I am to see the midwife on the 15th.

[ojread2]

It is, according to my GP and MW, safe in pregnancy to have a smear but I, eprsonally, would not have one done. I waited untill my 6 week check

HTH
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[starwars2666]

When my sister was 6 weeks pregnant a docter gave her a smear i dont know if that was the cause but she lost hers 2 weeks later so all i can say is ask but if i was you i wouldnt have it until after.

[bigmamma]

No I don't think you need to ring and cancel , just explain that you are in early stages of pregnancy and they will put the smear on hold . :-)

[bigmamma]

OH , That reads wrong , it should say .... no , I don't think you should have the smear , ring to cancel ....
My mind going ahead of my typing !!

[somebyrd]

Its fine to have smears during pregnancy, I was under the hospital for treatment of abnormal cells, they did a smear at my last appt just to check everything was ok.

I told them I was 6 wks pregnant and didn't want a smear - I thought they were just looking but they did the smear, results fine and very healthy 2 year old!

If it concerns you though and you have no history of abnormal smears I cant see it hurting to leave it until your 6 wk post natal check up.

SB
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