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I had a pap smear and the doctor says my cervix is red. i have no sti's and i have already been vaccinated for hpv. what could be causing this?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Too ambiguous: I am sorry but the word 'red' in no way communicates a medical diagnosis or condition. I would direct this specific question to the physician who used those words.

Answered 2/19/2014

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A member asked:

I had a pap smear and the doctor says my cervix is red. i have no sti's and i have already been vaccinated for hpv. what could be causing this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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