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I had a pap smear, but when the doctor removed the speculum, it was very painful. now my lower abdomen is really sore. is there anything i can do?

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Dr. John Geisler answered

Pain: Try some nsaids like Ibuprofen (600 mg by mouth every 6 hours as needed for 3 days).

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/8/2018

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A member asked:

I had a pap smear, but when the doctor removed the speculum, it was very painful. now my lower abdomen is really sore. is there anything i can do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Geisler answered

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

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