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A female asked:
Had pap smear done yesterday. told i had slight discharge and blood. im not close to my period, i had sex the day before. could it be a latex reation?
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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sex + exam= contents: You have two vaginal entries including a pap smear scraping and intercourse which can cause the discharge that you noted. It is NOT a latex reaction.
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Dr. Mary David commented
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
A little spotting is common after a pap
Jun 19, 2015
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