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I had my annual papsmear/ pelvic exam on thursday.ever since i've been having pelvic pain that shoots down inner my thighs .i was having pelvic pain a couple years ago that cleared on it's own.i feel like this reactivated something.is this permanent?

Q: i had my annual papsmear/ pelvic exam on thursday.ever since i've been having pelvic pain that shoots down inner my thighs .i was having pelvic pain a couple years ago that cleared on it's own.i feel like this reactivated something.is this permanent?

: Sometimes a pelvic exam can irritate the local nerves and muscles. Try ibuprofen and warm tub baths for a few days. If not better pl see your Gyn. Hope you do well

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Sometimes a pelvic exam can irritate the local nerves and muscles. Try ibuprofen and warm tub baths for a few days. If not better pl see your Gyn. Hope you do well

Answered 5/23/2023

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A member asked:

I had my annual papsmear/ pelvic exam on thursday.ever since i've been having pelvic pain that shoots down inner my thighs .i was having pelvic pain a couple years ago that cleared on it's own.i feel like this reactivated something.is this permanent?

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