It is not recommended to have intercourse on the day of cervical cancer screening. Cervical cancer screening usually includes cervical CT and HPV, there will be a little bleeding from the cervix after the specimen is taken, so it is not recommended to have intercourse immediately, it is recommended to wait for 3-7 days for the bleeding to stop before having sexual intercourse to avoid causing bleeding or infection again.
Normal cervical cancer screening requires cervical TCT and HPV tests, which require brushing the surface of the cervix to remove exfoliated cells. Sexual intercourse is prohibited for 24 hours prior to the cervical cancer screening.
Most patients may experience bleeding on the surface of the cervix after these two tests, and sexual intercourse at this time may increase vaginal bleeding or cause infection. It is recommended to wait for 3-7 days for the bleeding to stop before having sexual intercourse.
After cervical cancer screening, it is important to keep local hygiene clean and dry, and avoid douching the vagina on the same day. It is also important to monitor the change of symptoms and go to the hospital promptly if there is heavy bleeding.