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aqNo, a pap smear is used to determine cancerous cells and other abnormalities in the soft tissue. To determine pregnancy you will need either a urine test or to be more accurate a blood test.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 12y agopap smear is a gynaenecological test for abnormal cells in the body not for pregnancy test but during the procedure the examiner can asses the colour of the cervix OS,size and shape which can be used to early to physsical;ly suspect pregnancy
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∙ 15y agoNo. Papanicolau smears (Pap smear, for short) take a sampling of the cervical cells, most preferably the transition zone, for cytologic examination to determine if there are cells concerning for Cervical cancer. No pregnancy test is available for pap smears.
Pregnancy can be diagnosed by a blood or urine test.
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∙ 16y agoYes, it can and it also can detect STD's as well. But you should ask your doctor to test you for these things if you are concerned.
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∙ 14y agoNot neccesarily the pap itself, but an OBGYN can usually tell by looking/feeling the cervix as to whether or not you are pregnant.
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∙ 9y agoA pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It doesn't tell whether or not you're pregnant.
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Can they see if you are pregnant when doing a pap smear?
A pap smear can't detect pregnancy. A pregnancy test is required for that purpose.
Can a pap smear test prevent a possible pregnancy from occurring?
A pap smear test won't prevent pregnancy.
Can a pap smear cause a false pregnancy test?
A pap does not affect the accuracy of a pregnancy test.
Can the doctor tell if you are pregnant by a pap smear?
A pap smear can't detect pregnancy. A pregnancy test is needed to detect pregnancy.
Can a pap smear test hurt a prenancy?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It is a normal part of prenatal care. It will not harm a pregnancy.
If pregnancy is suspected will a pap smear show before 3 weeks gestation?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It doesn't detect pregnancy.
Does pap smear possibly help pregnancy?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It will not help or harm your attempts to get pregnant.
Is pregnancy visual during pap smear?
A pap smear can't detect pregnancy.
If you done pap smear before can you get pregnancy?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It doesn't make it harder or easier for you to get pregnant.
Can a doctor who is family doc not a ob gyn tell if you are pregnant with a pap smear?
A pap smear can't detect pregnancy, no matter who collected the sample. A pregnancy test is required to detet pregnancy.
Will a pap smear harm the baby if done in early weeks of pregnancy?
A pap smear will not affect the baby at all.
Can you be pregnant even if you had a pap smear done and had your period?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It has nothing to do with detecting pregnancy. You can bleed even if you're pregnant. If you think you're pregnant, take a pregnancy test.
