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Numerous red&white blood cells and epithelium cells in smear test after successfull gonorrhea treatment. still feeling discomfort. sign of pid?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

PID: PID is diagnosed by a pelvic exam. There are specific findings that a doctor would note during the exam --mainly extreme pain with palpation of the cervix and uterus. WBCs on a pap smear is not one of the criteria used to diagnose PID

Answered 7/12/2015

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