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Should i be bleeding heavy after having sex after a pap smear?

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Dr. Gebrehana Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It is uncommon: You may have bleeding after pap smear and then having sex but to have heavy bleeding , it is very uncommon . If it does not stop , i encourage you to see your physician.

Dr Gelin agreed

Answered 9/10/2015

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