Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I got my pap smear by a new doctor done today. and it hurt. it never hurt me before with the last doctor? can pap smears hurt? i am panicking now
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Pap smear: Sometimes pap smears will be uncomfortable because of the size or type of speculum, hair or skin getting caught in speculum or use of not enough lubrication.
Answered 12/1/2017
5.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I had a abnormal pre cancerous cells pap smear last year and was told to do a follow up but I have yet to find a doctor who will what should I do?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have been on yaz for a while now. I am not sexually active but its been helping me with my skin. Do I need to do a pap smear? Please help doctors
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I went through paps smear vaginal infection was severe did a 7 dau course of medication prescribed by doctor tell me is it safe to concieve now ???
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Last pap was 2 years ago & had a note of partially obscuring inflammation yet the doctor said all was normal no f-up. New doc said now pap every 3y?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
No period for the last 4 months.Spotting yesterday only for an hour now its stopped.A 20 year old virgin but anemic.Doctor wants to do a pap smear.
I have been on my periods for 10 months now and the doctor suggested a pap smear. I am turning 20 next week and I have never been sexually active before meaning my hymen is still intact. Will pap smear break my hymen and how bad will it hurt?
I had a Pap smear November 2018. It was clear. Ive missed my period almost 2 months now. Had a transvaginal ultrasound show cyst rupture recently, but everything else was fine my doctor said. Could cancer grow in a year from last Pap smear?
I went for a Pap smear 3 weeks ago. My period is now 2 weeks late. The doctor just phoned today and told me to come in. In freaking out. What is wrong?
I had a Pap smear done today cause I thought I had a tampon stuck up there my doctor told me their wasn't one could she have missed seeing it ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
