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Is it possible to get cervical or vaginal damage during a pap smear/pelvic exam? is there a test that can detect this problem? or can it heal by itself?
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Nothing's impossible: But this is almost there. This is a generally very benign procedure, and if it produced any damage at all, which is improbable, it would be minimal. Good luck, .
Answered 11/2/2015
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Unlikely: Unlikely that a routine screening pap smear and pelvic exam will cause significant damage.
Answered 10/1/2013
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