Question 1

what are the side effects from gaving a pap smear?

Accepted Answer

None: It is a simple and safe test.

Question 2

i would like to know the negative/side effects of douching ? or is a pap smear the go to option?

Accepted Answer

You are really: talking about two  separate  issues,  douching is not recommended routinely, washes away healthy vaginal mucous, that is protective to the vaginal tissues.

Pap smears screen for cervical cancer.

Question 3

i feel a lots of pain during vaginal exam can i use lidocaine spry before vaginal exam or pap smear test?doses it have side effects?

Accepted Answer

Burning: burning sensation will not be pleasant 
need to talk to doc before exam and maybe he/she will be gentler

Question 4

47 yr, f w/ normal periods & a normal pap smear. very healthy, this month bleeding for 3 wks. doc put me on 1 mg 7 day estrogen. agree? side effects?

Accepted Answer

May need sonogram: Evaluation of endometrial thickness, and biopsy of endomertium, may needed, ask your doctor.

Question 5

hi there,

i went for a gynae check up where they did a pap smear. im experiencing pain on both sides of my stomach.

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Pain following a PAP test is not normal.  Contact the doctor who performed the PAP
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Get HPV vaccine

Question 6

i got a pap smear four days ago and still feel discomfort on my lower abdomens. it feels as if i now have a uti as well. are these normal side effe?

Accepted Answer

NO: Any discomfort related to obtaining a Pap smear should not last more than a few hours. Contact the provider who performed the procedure for a follow up.

Question 7

i have a small lump in side the wall.of my vagina not painful and it's the size of a pea or so. i just recently had a pap smear and all normal?

Accepted Answer

Bartholin cyst: What you described is likely to be a cyst due to blockage of the duct of a gland. It is not a cause for concern, unless it gets infected. If it does not get bigger, is not painful, then you may wait till your next visit to the doctor to have it examined.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 8

i did my pap smear test on the 29th of may 2015 and since then ive been experiencing some lower back pain on my right side especially when i bend. should i get worried? should i get myself checked?

Accepted Answer

Always good : To get checked but doubt any relationship to  the Pap smear

Question 9

i have lower back pain starting to move to my leg on the left side after my pap smear yesterday, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Not usual: This would not have been caused by the pap smear procedure, but could have flared up a muscle spasm causing something like sciatica from the position you were in to get the pap smear. Try soaks in a warm tub and see a doctor if it is not getting better soon.

Question 10

i had a pap smear 2 days ago and i have been having lower abdominal pain since. i was spotting but not anymore. pain mostly on right side and radiates?

Accepted Answer

Pelvic pain: Pelvic pain is complex as there are several organs in the pelvis. The ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, bladder, appendix, intestines, colon and rectum can all be the source. Pelvic pain requires and examination to help organize the evaluation. The timing from a pap smear is likely coincidental

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What are the side effects after a pap smear

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What are the side effects from gaving a pap smear?

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I would like to know the negative/side effects of douching ? or is a pap smear the go to option?

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I feel a lots of pain during vaginal exam can i use lidocaine spry before vaginal exam or pap smear test?doses it have side effects?

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47 yr, f w/ normal periods & a normal pap smear. very healthy, this month bleeding for 3 wks. doc put me on 1 mg 7 day estrogen. agree? side effects?

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Hi there, i went for a gynae check up where they did a pap smear. im experiencing pain on both sides of my stomach.

A member asked:

I got a pap smear four days ago and still feel discomfort on my lower abdomens. it feels as if i now have a uti as well. are these normal side effe?

A member asked:

I have a small lump in side the wall.of my vagina not painful and it's the size of a pea or so. i just recently had a pap smear and all normal?

A member asked:

I did my pap smear test on the 29th of may 2015 and since then ive been experiencing some lower back pain on my right side especially when i bend. should i get worried? should i get myself checked?

A member asked:

I have lower back pain starting to move to my leg on the left side after my pap smear yesterday, is this normal?

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I had a pap smear 2 days ago and i have been having lower abdominal pain since. i was spotting but not anymore. pain mostly on right side and radiates?

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