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Is it normal to do a pap smear and have bleeding why having it done.
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Possible: It is possible that after touching the cervix with a spatulum, a brush, broom, or swabs to obtain a pap smear and/or cultures to test for sexually transmitted infections there is some spotting/bleeding.
Answered 11/12/2014
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