Re: Cyst and pap smear
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Sep 2001 10:37:46 -0500 (CDT)
The Bartholin cyst will not preclude having a pap nor should it cause
any problems performing one in the office.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Sat, 29 Sep 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
> im 24 A few months back i went to the doctor and was told that i have a
>Bartholin's cyst because it wasnt infected and i didnt hurt we just left it
>alone he said to come back if there was a problem im wondering if i can have
>a pap done with it there its on the left side right on the opening i havent
>had a pap in two years so i workout myself up to going next week will they
>give me a pap with that cyst there and will it hurt to have the pap because
>of the cyst? any info would be great thanks
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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