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During my 6week check up doctor did the usual pap smear came back high grade. ..never had an abnormal one before. is this sometimes normal after birth?

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Dr. Justin Diedrich answered

Specializes in 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 severe or cancerous changes now.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 4/16/2014

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A member asked:

During my 6week check up doctor did the usual pap smear came back high grade. ..never had an abnormal one before. is this sometimes normal after birth?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Justin Diedrich answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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