WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2000: Re: cramping after a pap smear

Re: cramping after a pap smear

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 20 Dec 2000 10:59:07 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 20 Dec 2000, anne wrote: >
>i had a pap smear done 6 months ago that came back abnormal so i went
>back in for a follow up and the doctor tols me that my cervix looked
>irritated first what could cause that and second is it normal to have
>cramping after a pap smear is done i just got it done 2 days ago and i'm
>having some mild cramps i had spotting the day of the pap i'm also
>experiecing mild pelvic pain after sex and sometimes during any
>information would be appreciated i'll be going t oback to my doctor in a
>couple days to find out hte results of my pap smear
>thank you
>anne

It is very normal for the cervix to appear and actually be irritated from time to time. If a pap is done during a time of irritation, it will occasionally come back with a mild abnormality. The cause for this periodic irritation is varied and often unclear. The bottom line is that if you leave things alone and repeat the pap down the road, the mild abnormalities will clear up. Those that don't clear up require further attention. It is not unusual to have some spotting after a pap. This usually is not accompanied by cramping. I would mention the cramping to your physician when you talk today... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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