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why would the doctor poke me during a pap smear
A 51-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marina Landa answered
31 years experience Pathology
Result of PAP smear: Blood on cervix can be seen in time of period, can be seen because cervix has erosions or ulcers.
Evaluation of your pap smear is very important to ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Karen Jones answered
36 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Vaginal discharge : Is common. And your doctor will see whatever discharge might be present while doing a pap smear. It sounds like when your doctor did your pap smear ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Ferguson answered
45 years experience Pediatrics
Maybe,maybe not: If you make them aware that could be an issue they can take the type of samples needed for testing. If you just go in for a pap, some clinics do this ... Read More
A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Killian answered
27 years experience General Practice
Tampons and Doctors: No. A tampon could not get into the uterus. But, tampons can get pushed up under the back of the cervix and get forgotten. A gynecologist who knows ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
36 years experience Family Medicine
See below: By about the time you'd be ready to start your next expected period. Pap smears are safe and recommended.
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A 51-year-old member asked:
Dr. Justin Diedrich answered
13 years experience Gynecology
Yes but...: Often times the pap will go back to normal after childbirth. However, you still will need a colposcopy to make sure your cervix doesn't have any sever ... Read More
A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Neigatha Graney answered
36 years experience Pediatrics
Is True: The Pap Smear examines the types of cells present on a glass slide. The additional blood cells can easily be distinguished from the other cell types o ... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Berryman answered
53 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
HPV: 16 and 18: HPV 16 and 18 are much more likely if not treated to cause cancer of the cervix. If they were not found, there is minimal cause for concern. If your ... Read More
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Dr. Mabel Obeng answered
20 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes : Yes it is normal procedure. If here is anything problem such as recurring cancer, your doctor will be able to find it sooner and help you get the car ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
24 years experience Psychiatry
The : The doctor may be referring to a mucosal skin tag or a pedunculated polyp. The best way to address the bleeding during intercourse is to see the spec ... Read More
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