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I have a pap smear yesterday, 2 weeks after my period ended. i get that some spotting is normal afterwards, but i've been bleeding for 24 hrs, and it seems to be more than just spotting. there is also quite a bit of clotted. should i be worried? tx

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Yes: Yes you should be concerned as most pap smear spotting ceases within three days. Go back to the GYN MD who did the pap smear to be re-evaluated for the bleeding.

Answered 3/25/2018

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A member asked:

I have a pap smear yesterday, 2 weeks after my period ended. i get that some spotting is normal afterwards, but i've been bleeding for 24 hrs, and it seems to be more than just spotting. there is also quite a bit of clotted. should i be worried? tx

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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