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I had a pap smear and have been bleeding for a week now. i'll fill up 2-3 pads in 5-10 minutes, the pads are saturated and heavy with blood. then i'll spot for a few hours and it will happen again. i was not due for my period. what could cause this?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Trauma: If these symptoms followed a recent pap smear, trauma to the cervix.may be the problem. I recommend having a speculum examination of the vagina and cervix by your gynecologist.

Answered 2/22/2021

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A member asked:

I had a pap smear and have been bleeding for a week now. i'll fill up 2-3 pads in 5-10 minutes, the pads are saturated and heavy with blood. then i'll spot for a few hours and it will happen again. i was not due for my period. what could cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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