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A small amount of spotting will not interfere with the pap results, while heavier bleeding may. Ask your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.

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Yes, a pap smear can cause some spotting afterwards. Call your Dr. if it becomes heavy or you have cramping.

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What could it mean if you start bleeding during a pap smear in early pregnancy?

The hormonal changes of pregnancy make the cervical tissue more delicate. Spotting after a pap smear is common in pregnancy. Contact your health care provider for advice if the spotting lasts more than a day or two.


How long will spotting last after a pap smear while pregnant I had it done on Monday and ever since then i have been noticing some spotting off and on?

Spotting is common after a pap smear, particularly during pregnancy. All spotting during pregnancy should be discussed with your health care provider.


I am spotting after a pap smear while 11 weeks pregnant?

Spotting five days after a pap smear is not related to the pap smear. If the spotting continues, if you're pregnant, or if you have other symptoms, contact your health care provider.


Is spotting normal while preg after a pap smear?

Yes, I've had it happen to me when I was pregnant. Please note it should just be spotting nothing heavy and should only last a day or two. Hope this helps and good luck.


I'm 12 weeks pregnant and had a pap smear then started bleeding What is wrong?

Spotting after a pap smear is common, particularly during pregnancy. All bleeding during pregnancy should be discussed with your health care provider.


Could you be pregnant if you spotted for six days after a pap smear then had a two-day period with sore nipples during and after?

Spotting after a pap smear is not a sign of pregnancy. Signs of pregnancy are an absent period and positive pregnancy test. Sore nipples are a common symptom of both menstruation and pregnancy.


Can a pap smear cause a false pregnancy test?

A pap does not affect the accuracy of a pregnancy test.


Will a pap smear make you bleed?

Pap smears may cause spotting, particularly if you're pregnant. The spotting should stop within a day or two.


Will a pap smear harm the baby if done in early weeks of pregnancy?

A pap smear will not affect the baby at all.


I had a pap smear 4 days ago and I am 10 weeks pregnant. Should I be concerned with the spotting for this length of time?

You should contact your heatlh care provider for any bleeding during pregnancy. Spotting after a pap smear is common, especially when pregnant, but your health care provider would want you to call and check in.


Can getting a pap-smear hurt your unborn child?

A pap smear will not cause a problem during pregnancy. It is a normal part of prenatal care.


Can they see if you are pregnant when doing a pap smear?

A pap smear can't detect pregnancy. A pregnancy test is required for that purpose.