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How long do you spot after a pap smear?

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Variable: The cervix may bleed after a pap smear & resolution is variable depending on the tool used to obtain the sample. Bleeding should really be no more than spotting after a pap smear.

Answered 9/1/2013

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Varies: Many women will have a small amount of spotting after a pap smear. That is common and normal.

Dr Phasouk and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/19/2013

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