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Is It Normal To Experience Bright Red Bleeding And Major Cramping After A Recent Pap Smear?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Oct 2024
Question: Hi, I had a pap on Monday morning. The first in about 4 yrs. I am 36 and a mother of 4. I started bleeding bright red blood last night and woke up this morning with major cramping and bleeding enough to need a pad. Is this normal? Should I be worried?
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Answered by Dr. Saisudha Kotla (2 days later)
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Bleeding or spotting after pap smear could be normal. Spotting might last up to two days also. But heavy bleeding could be a concern. It could be due to infections / cervical polyps/birth control pills. If the bleeding continues for more than 2 days visit your gynecologist for further evaluation.

Hope my answer helped you. Thanks.

Regards,
Dr. Saisudha
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Is It Normal To Experience Bright Red Bleeding And Major Cramping After A Recent Pap Smear?

Brief Answer: Please see the detailed answer below. Detailed Answer: Hi, Bleeding or spotting after pap smear could be normal. Spotting might last up to two days also. But heavy bleeding could be a concern. It could be due to infections / cervical polyps/birth control pills. If the bleeding continues for more than 2 days visit your gynecologist for further evaluation. Hope my answer helped you. Thanks. Regards, Dr. Saisudha