How Long To Abstain From Sex Before A Colposcopy?

Posted on Sun, 19 Jun 2016

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Sun, 19 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : I an scheduled on wednesday to have a colposcopy are there any pre cautions to take like having sex or and what about after my exam?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No sexual activity from tomorrow

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Yes Mam, you should refrain from sexual activity from tomorrow onwards.
No douching in vaginal area and just visit after bath on Wednesday.
All the best
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar