Question 1

i had a pelvic exam, first one, after procedure, i was told i spotted a little,  is that normal? i had no spotting since.

Accepted Answer

Don't worry: listen to your doctor who said it is ok.

Question 2

how long does brown spotting after pelvic exam last?

Accepted Answer

Spotting/exam: Spotting after a gyn exam which includes a pap smear may be caused by scraping of the cervix, which is easily irritated and bleeding can occur, which if minor can turn "brown" before being obvious on clothing or a pad.  It should subside in a few days, but if not, see your gyn for an exam and possible treatment.

Question 3

2 days later and still spotting after pelvic exam where they found a polyps is this normal to still be spotting?

Accepted Answer

Probably: If they removed polyps, it's not unusual to have spotting for a few days.

Question 4

i have had an iud in for two years with no problems. i had my annual pap/pelvic exam two weeks ago. been spotting deep red blood ever since. trouble?

Accepted Answer

IUD and bleeding: The iud makes the lining thin. It may make your cycles irregular or the iud may have been manipulated with the examination,  if you are comfortable using the iud as a birth control method, i would monitor the bleeding and see your doctor if it continues to be irregular.

Question 5

14 days late period negative urine tests, light spotting after pelvic exam, is this normal? no stds same partner for 5+years.

Accepted Answer

Delayed period.: Chronic illnesses, or an illness , stress, anxiety, etc. can delay a period if the pregnancy test is negative. Spotting after a pelvic exam could be normal if there is no cervicitis  or trauma to the cervix or hormonal problem  or cancer.

Question 6

notice wen i move bowels i c red blood(def from vagina)have pcos. ruptured cyst last summer. norm pelvic exam.on bc.been spotting brown. another cyst?

Accepted Answer

Breakthrough bleedin: Difficult to say. Perhaps a ruptured cyst. Perhaps breakthrough bleeding on birth control pills. Monitor the bleeding and follow up with your physician. If it persists.

Question 7

need doctor's help! what do you do at your first gyno exam?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On age of patient and expectations. Sometimes with youngest patients or those very anxious we may try to reset expectations and ask patient to come back; otherwise, a Gyn exam comprises a regular physical exam, speculum exam, pelvic (bimanual palpation), and rectovaginal exam.

Question 8

had 2-3 outbreaks of hpv in 2001 nothing since; gyno exam confirmed; do i still have hpv and will warts appear again one day?

Accepted Answer

Genital warts: Hpv may lie dormant and you could go without symptoms (assuming the hpv is causative for your genital warts) for quite some time, then they may recur as well.  Hopefully, you will stay well and have no more outbreaks.  Best wishes.

Question 9

should i go to a gyno or a doctor for a pelvic exam?

Accepted Answer

Gyn exam: A gynecologist deals only with women specializing in disease processes that involve women. Many also affect men but there is a wide variety that are specific to women. Your primary care doctor is more than capable of performing a gyn exam. If abnormalities are noted they would then refer you to a gynecologist for further work up.

Question 10

went to gyno recently for papsmear & realized later on that my dr. did not do the usual pelvic exam part. is this bad that she skipped it this time?

Accepted Answer

Not bad: If you do not have any symptoms, missing a pelvic examination at the time of PAP smear is not something to be concerned about. You should bring it up with your gyno at the next visit.
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Spotting after gyno exam

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I had a pelvic exam, first one, after procedure, i was told i spotted a little, is that normal? i had no spotting since.

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How long does brown spotting after pelvic exam last?

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2 days later and still spotting after pelvic exam where they found a polyps is this normal to still be spotting?

A member asked:

I have had an iud in for two years with no problems. i had my annual pap/pelvic exam two weeks ago. been spotting deep red blood ever since. trouble?

A member asked:

14 days late period negative urine tests, light spotting after pelvic exam, is this normal? no stds same partner for 5+years.

A member asked:

Notice wen i move bowels i c red blood(def from vagina)have pcos. ruptured cyst last summer. norm pelvic exam.on bc.been spotting brown. another cyst?

A member asked:

Need doctor's help! what do you do at your first gyno exam?

A member asked:

Had 2-3 outbreaks of hpv in 2001 nothing since; gyno exam confirmed; do i still have hpv and will warts appear again one day?

A member asked:

Should i go to a gyno or a doctor for a pelvic exam?

A member asked:

Went to gyno recently for papsmear & realized later on that my dr. did not do the usual pelvic exam part. is this bad that she skipped it this time?

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