Re: bleeding after gyno exam
From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 8 Jun 2003 11:16:49 -0500 (CDT)
Noone
It is normal to sometime bleed after exam, no problem. As for the
speculum being too large, tell nurse next time, she will give doc a
smaller one to use.
At Sat, 7 Jun 2003, noone wrote:
>
>I have been to two gynocologists and each time I have bled after the
>exam. Actually, I bleed and cramp up just as if I have my period, but
>it only lasts about a day. All my tests always come back normal and the
>doctors always say "it's normal". I'm concerned that it may not be
>normal and they may not be aware of some less known conditions. Also,
>the metal thing they use to open the cervix, I believe, is very painful.
>I try to relax during exam, but sometimes I feel like it just may be too
>big or something. Am I crazy, or can it really be too big for me?
>
>Thank you for answering me.
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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
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