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I had a spectlum pelvic exam with a swab to test for infection. i'm currently 20 weeks pregnant.when dr took the spectlum out i saw a blob of mucous like substance. i didn't think at the time but now worried if it was mucous plug. any tests i can do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Concerns: There is often mucus in the vagina of a pregnant woman. I would not think that the cervical mucus plug was removed.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 7/31/2020

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Agree with Dr. F: It is very unlikely that the cervical mucus plug was disturbed and there are no tests to check for that anyway. Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Answered 7/31/2020

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A member asked:

I had a spectlum pelvic exam with a swab to test for infection. i'm currently 20 weeks pregnant.when dr took the spectlum out i saw a blob of mucous like substance. i didn't think at the time but now worried if it was mucous plug. any tests i can do?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Singh agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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