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Is lower back pain common after a pelvic and pap smear?
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Back pain: You were on the exam table for 5 minutes at most. Your back should not hurt from the exam.
Answered 4/28/2017
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No: A pelvic exam and pap smear should not cause back pain. There may have been some preexisting abnormality that was brought to attention due to posture used in the examination.
Answered 1/17/2018
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