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Had gyn chkup ystdy. brown medium amount spotting went thru nightgwn. period not suppose to be due for over another week.

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Did GYN do a: PAP smear. The spotting is most likely due to trauma from the PAP smear, if one was done. Or else trauma from the speculum.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Had gyn chkup ystdy. brown medium amount spotting went thru nightgwn. period not suppose to be due for over another week.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

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