How many days does it take to get the results of a cervical examination?
Disease description:
After my period ended, I continued to experience bleeding and became worried about cervical disease, so I decided to have a cervical examination. How many days does it take to get the results of a cervical exam?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Aiming
The results of a cervical examination are usually available in about 3 to 7 days. Cervical cancer screening includes the Pap smear and liquid-based cytology. The Pap smear typically produces results within 3 to 4 days, while liquid-based cytology generally takes about one week. Avoid sexual intercourse temporarily after the cervical examination. Some individuals may experience bloody discharge; it is important to clean the external genital area, maintain hygiene, and wait patiently for the test results.
