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Is it normal to bleed after a pap smear while pregnant?
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Yes: A small amount of bleeding is not unusual and is the result of normal changes that occur in the cervix with pregnancy that make it more susceptible to bleeding after a pap. Heavy bleeding with cramping is not normal and should be evaluated further.
Answered 7/23/2013
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Yes: The cervix is very friable during pregnancy, so a day or two of spotting after a pap smear is commonly found and is not worrisome.
Answered 10/21/2015
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