GYN Appt - and Period

[SunshineWedding]

I have my annual GYN appt today and will need a pap smear but though it should be gone by now I still have remnants of my period, not a lot but a little. Can I still keep my appointment or do I need to cancel. The office isn't open til my appt time so I'm wondering how to handle this - thanks ladies!

[Momof3Labs]

My dr's office prefers that you keep the appt.

[JBaxter]

My dr will also see you in that situation

[kristenk]

Something similar happened to me and they were fine with that. The nurse asked me to make sure that I was at the end of my period, not the beginning, then said that was fine.

[alexsmommy]

Depends on the office. This is a common question - I'd call them. Many offices say come on in.

[4Myluvbugs]

Had the same situation recently! I was sure that they'd want me to reschedule but when I called they said it was no problem. I felt uncomfortable about it, but my OB and nurse weren't fazed at all. In hindsight I guess they are delivering babies, dealing with various feminine "issues", so AF is probably no big deal!

[Nyfeara]

My office said the same thing as another poster, it's ok at the end (keep the appt), but not the beginning of AF.

[swissair81]

I would call the office & ask.

[WatchingThemGrow]

Well, considering that new Paps are valid for 3 years and mine didn't even give me an exam, I wouldn't consider it an issue. They did send me for a mammogram, however..