Question 1

how long does brown discharge last after pap smear?

Accepted Answer

Less than 24 hours: The cervix is prone to bleeding after a pap smear.  This blood can make its way out as a brownish discharge.  This should get better and disappear within about 24 hours.

Question 2

i had a pap smear today and now i have very small dots of brown discharge. could it have damaged something?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: It is not uncommon to have brief minor bleeding after a pap smear.  It should resolve reasonably quickly.

Question 3

i had a pap smear this past tuesday. didn't have brown discharge until thursday, and here it is friday, same thing. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding from Pap: smear can be delayed for up to 1 week after the procedure.  This is due to the scabbing that occurs right after the cervix experienced trauma from scraping, then once the cervical mucus returns and normal hormonal cycle increases its size again, the scabbing may loosen and cause some minor clots.  Just monitor it and make sure the brownish color discharge goes away in a week.

Question 4

i had a pap smear this past friday. ive started to have a small amount of brown discharge starting sunday and leading into monday. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes this could be: a normal result of a procedure that harvested part of your cervix, as a Pap smear is designed to do.  If this continues or worsens, then you should call the healthcare professional that performed the procedure to inquire about a followup consult for this problem.  It should go away by itself in 1-2 days.  Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.

Question 5

constant brown discharge but pap smear test came back normal?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: There are multiple possibilities associated with a brown discharge most of which cannot be diagnosed by a Pap smear.  The most common reasons  in your age group are associated with ovulatory abnormalities and infections.  The specific cause can usually be identified with a thorough history and physical examination including testing for specific infections.  You need to make an appointment with your gynecologist.

Question 6

had pap smear for some brown discharge after sx. pap is perfect, no signs for neoplasia. comment was: reactive cylinder epithilia. what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Pap smear ?'s: With "no neoplasia", a "reactive pap smear" refers only to inflammatory changes in the cell appearance, and is not a cause for concern.

Question 7

i have brown discharge with no other symptoms, i went to my doctor and got a pap smear. everything looks fine insidebut it's going on for two weeks

Accepted Answer

How old are you?: It depends how old you are. If you are over 40 then it would be good to have an EMB done to rule out cancer which is low in chance but important to rule out. If you are younger then it can be normal as long as you don't have a polyp in the cervix which your doctor would have looked for.

Question 8

i have pap smear on tuesday afternoon, it is now friday mid morning and i am having a light brown discharge with minor cramping, is that normal?

Accepted Answer

: Your symptoms are less likely related to the PAP smear done 3 days ago but the relationship can not be ruled out completely. You can observe these symptoms for now. See your GYN again if symptoms get worse, e.g. copious discharges with odor, pelvic pain, etc.

Question 9

i had a pap smear on thursday and im just now having a little brownish discharge is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Discharge after pap: Its can be normal to have either brownish or blood discharge after a "good" pap(depends on which end of the pap your on)When delicate tissues are scraped there can be bleeding.  Please call your doctor for your results..many offices are so busy they can let results fall through the crack.  I would just want you to make sure your pap was normal.

Question 10

what might be the other problem if you are experiencing mild bleeding and dark brown odorless discharges, urinalysis is negative, pap smear negative?

Accepted Answer

Anovulatory: You may be having anovulatory, meaning "no egg", cycles. This causes some dark spotting instead of a regular period. This can start happening as you get closer to menopause. If it continues, your doctor might want to get an ultrasound of your uterus or possibly a biopsy. Don't worry, just keep track of when it happens and follow-up with your doctor. (and always carry pads or tampons!).

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How long does brown discharge last after pap smear?

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I had a pap smear today and now i have very small dots of brown discharge. could it have damaged something?

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I had a pap smear this past tuesday. didn't have brown discharge until thursday, and here it is friday, same thing. should i be worried?

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I had a pap smear this past friday. ive started to have a small amount of brown discharge starting sunday and leading into monday. is this normal?

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Constant brown discharge but pap smear test came back normal?

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Had pap smear for some brown discharge after sx. pap is perfect, no signs for neoplasia. comment was: reactive cylinder epithilia. what does it mean?

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I have brown discharge with no other symptoms, i went to my doctor and got a pap smear. everything looks fine insidebut it's going on for two weeks

A member asked:

I have pap smear on tuesday afternoon, it is now friday mid morning and i am having a light brown discharge with minor cramping, is that normal?

A member asked:

I had a pap smear on thursday and im just now having a little brownish discharge is this normal?

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What might be the other problem if you are experiencing mild bleeding and dark brown odorless discharges, urinalysis is negative, pap smear negative?

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