Will I need to do anything to prepare for the test?You should not have a Pap smear while you are having your period. A good time to have the test is about five days after the last day of your period. Additional recommendations are to avoid certain activities a few days before your Pap smear. Two to three days before your test you shouldn't:Use tamponsUse birth control foams or other vaginal creamsDoucheHave sex
