Re: Spotting after Exam
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 9 May 2001 21:02:47 -0500 (CDT)
The spotting comes directly from doing the pap and rubbing the cervix
with the appropriate instruments to obtain the pap. It's nothing at all
to be worried about presuming the pap is normal.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Tue, 8 May 2001, Dawn wrote:
>
>I recently had a routine pap smear. During the pap smear i started
>spotting. The doctor said it was ok and that it happens occasionally.
>After the visit i started cramping. I also noticed that the spotting
>continued a little, but it was more like the end of my period. What
>causes the spotting to occur and is it anything to be worried about?
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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