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A member asked:
Just had my first pregnancy pap (just over 6 weeks). didn't have any spotting day of, but now i have light bleeding. is that ok? and long can it last?
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Very Common: A pap smear early in pregnancy can cause light spotting. If you're not cramping or in pain i wouldn't worry. It's very common and you can also see this with vaginal intercourse. A pap smear will not cause a miscarriage so you can relax and let your pregnancy run it's course. The spotting can last over a week. If you continue to bleed, let your OB know so they can check with an ultrasound.
Answered 11/2/2015
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