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A member asked:
Can there be cross contamination when using a speculum for vaginal swab? since i got swab two days ago, i have been having discharge. i'm pregnant
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Hopefully no: That would be terrible if your doctor or nurse didn't use a sterilized or brand new speculum. It's possible that your vagina is reacting to the lubrication the doctor may have used, and not a contaminated speculum. If worried, have doctor check discharge to make sure there's no bacterial or yeast infection, good luck!
Answered 3/13/2014
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