Tinley Park, IL
A 23-year-old female asked:
i have an iud inserted in may, i stopped spotting last month. i got a pap smear on tues and i haven't stopped heavily bleeding. is this normal?
3 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joel Pranikoff answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 34 years experience
Not necessarily: There are 2 types of iud, copper and progesterone.The Progesterone iuds are better at regulating/stopping the menses. The copper iud can be associated with irregular bleeding.Inflammation on the cervix can cause bleeding after the pap. Bleeding could be due to either. You obviously have a provider, i would discuss this with the provider that placed the iud and performed the pap.
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Dr. Cynthia Anderson answered
Radiation Oncology 20 years experience
No: You need to call your ob/gyn quickly - you may have had some movement or irritation to the iud during the pap.
If something was biopsied during the pap, then you may bleed, but biopsies are not a routine part of a pap smear.
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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Vag bleeding: Iuds such as mirena, (levonorgestrel) are known to cause breakthrough bleeding. If it is impossible to stop you need to talk to your doc immediately.
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