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A member asked:

Can i have uterin cervical culture and papanicolau tests while i have a minor spotting? i have an uterine polyp, of 2.2 - schedule for histeroscopy

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Dr. Laura Greco answered

Yes: Light bleeding should not affect the results of a pap test or cultures.

Answered 4/26/2014

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I can only get into see a gynecologist here within 6-12 mths because my situation isn't urgent.(small uterine polyp). My mother(menopausal)just had precancer removed from her uterus and cervix. Does that put me at a higher risk of precancer or cancer?

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I had a uterine polyp and underwent a surgery to have it removed. It's been 15 days and I've had some spotting for the last 2 days. is this normal?

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I am 57 & postmenopausal for 6 yrs. I have had heavy spotting for 4 weeks. Had a tvu which found thick uterine lining, 22.7. Can polyps cause this?

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My mom has 6mm uterine polyp found after spotting. She is 56yrs. Ovaries normal. What s the probability that the polyp is cancerous. Just 1%?Or high?

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If I had uterine polyp would spotting between periods be all the time or could it be occasionally?

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