WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2002: Re: Spotting After Pap Smear

Re: Spotting After Pap Smear

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 26 Sep 2002 11:38:24 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 26 Sep 2002, Anna wrote: >
>I went for my annual gyn exam and pap smear on Monday. When the doctor
>did the pap smear, I felt an uncomfortable pinch. Since Monday, I have
>had some spotting. It is not pure blood, more like mucus with strands
>of blood through it. The blood is not red, it is dark brown or light
>pink. I called the dr. office and told them and the nurse told me that
>some spotting is normal for 3 to 5 days. Today is day 4. She said to
>call back if the spotting turned into a heavy flow, like a period. I
>told her this never happened to me before when I had a pap smear done.
>The nurse said that is b/c different doctors each go about getting the
>pap smear slightly differnt. She said the dr. had been maybe more
>agressive at getting an adequate sample than other doctors I have had in
>the past. I trust my gyn. and I know he is very thorough. I am just
>wondering when the spotting should end. I should also mention that I go
>to the gym every day and run 3.25 mi on average every other day.
>Anna

Trust your Dr.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

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