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Can having multiple pap smears over the course of 3 weeks cause bad cervical pain and spotting in the 4th week?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Usually not: Could b a sign of an abrasion from the scraping also superficial infection of it. B cn again for firm DX & rx also.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not likely: Pap smears are not likely to cause any particular problem. But there is no reason to have pap smears that frequently.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/18/2013

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A member asked:

Can having multiple pap smears over the course of 3 weeks cause bad cervical pain and spotting in the 4th week?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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