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What Causes Itching And Burning In Vagina After A Pap Smear?
I m 18 years old and pregnant. I ve never had a pap smear before. I had to get one last week for obvious reasons and it didn t hurt while being performed. I did feel slightly itchy and it burrned a little a couple hours later.The day after the exam me and my boyfriend were trying to have intercourse and the inside of my vagina burned so bad that we had to stop. I thought it would go away but it s been over a week and we still can t have sex. I ve also had mild but uncomfortable cramping. Could it be from the pap smear? I was perfectly healthy and normal down there before.
Thu, 7 Nov 2019
Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to side effects of the pap smear. It is not uncommon to experience cramping or mild bleeding as a result of the pap smear. Usually, these symptoms go away on its own. No treatment is needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to side effects of the pap smear. It is not uncommon to experience cramping or mild bleeding as a result of the pap smear. Usually, these symptoms go away on its own. No treatment is needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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