WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 2001: Re: Anesthesia required for Pap test. Pap test requirement for pregnancy?

Re: Anesthesia required for Pap test. Pap test requirement for pregnancy?

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Jun 2001 23:53:12 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 30 Jun 2001, Sam wrote: >
>Actually, I have combined multiple questions here.
>I am trying to educate myslef in order to better discuss health matters
>with my wife.
>Recently, my wife had great difficulty during a pap test. Although very
>patient and attentive, the OB/GYN was unable to finish the procedure but
>quickly offered to have the pap done under general anesthesia. This is
>the most important question. I would appreciate any input.
>
>I realize that the test is vital for cancer screening but the ris of
>general sounds drastic. Is this common? Have many other women had pap
>tests done under general anesthesia?
>
>Also, is a pap test required for a healthy pregnancy, or is it strictly
>a vital tool for cancer detection?
>
>Last question: Could the fact that she was unable to have the test done
>mean that her cervix is too small and might this cause a problem with
>birth?
>
>I appreciate any information or links which would help expand my
>understanding.

Sam

It would be pretty unusual to have to go to these links for a pap, unless the patient were going under for some other reason. The inability to do the pap is more likely due to the position of the cervix than the size of it.

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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