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A member asked:

Why did it hurt very bad when she put speculum in vagina? i was on period so she couldn't really c anything

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Sensitive during per: Likely you where still experiencing you period and during menstruation, cramps are still possible and the uterus can be sensitive to external movement. Likely the speculum examination just jostled the uterus somewhat and caused the pain.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/27/2015

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