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I had my pap smear the 26th and started bleeding the next morning still bleeding its not heavy unless i wipe, is this normal?? i'm about 3-4 weeks and this is my 2nd pregnancy i didn't do this with my first i'm a little crampy in my back and lower belly

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Yes: Pap smears can traumatize the cervix sufficiently to cause slight bleeding for a couple of days. Cramping is also common, and every pregnancy is different. It is also possible that this represents early signs of a miscarriage but this seems less likely.

Answered 5/23/2016

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A member asked:

I had my pap smear the 26th and started bleeding the next morning still bleeding its not heavy unless i wipe, is this normal?? i'm about 3-4 weeks and this is my 2nd pregnancy i didn't do this with my first i'm a little crampy in my back and lower belly

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