Pain After PAP Smear ?

katecat · 03-07-2006, 02:25 PM

I had a repeat smear test this morning.....my last one a couple of months ago was not clear enough to be read.
The nurse had a student in with her ( so dignified having two of them staring at my bits and pieces! ). Anyway she was saying to the student how it was vital to get enough cells because people hate having to go back for a repeat like I was. She then comments that she'd 'got a good layer, and I was starting to bleed'!
This afternoon I've develped a low abdominal pain, a bit like a period pain. has anyone else had this experience and should I be concerned?

LuckyKitty · 03-08-2006, 09:54 AM

I wouldn't be too concerned just yet. I had a similar experience once, something about the timing in the month made me more likely to bleed and be sore (sorry, can't remember exactly what he said). I would pay attention to it for the next couple days and if it gets worse or you notice any abnormal discharge or anything, then I would definitely call. Most likely it'll resolve itself, but you want to make sure you don't develope an infection.

BTW: I'm definitely NOT a doctor (nor do I play one on tv

) so if you are concerned, go on and call your doc and let them put your mind at ease.

HTH

katecat · 03-08-2006, 02:24 PM

Thanks Kat, things seem to be settling down a bit today so hopeully it will sort itself out, but as you say I'll see a Doc if I think it develops into an infection.

03-07-2006, 02:25 PM	#1
katecat MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portsmouth UK Posts: 2,358 Gallery: katecat Stats: 258/248/160 WOE: Atkins/LowGI/Cutting back Start Date: October 2000	Pain After PAP Smear ? I had a repeat smear test this morning.....my last one a couple of months ago was not clear enough to be read. The nurse had a student in with her ( so dignified having two of them staring at my bits and pieces! ). Anyway she was saying to the student how it was vital to get enough cells because people hate having to go back for a repeat like I was. She then comments that she'd 'got a good layer, and I was starting to bleed'! This afternoon I've develped a low abdominal pain, a bit like a period pain. has anyone else had this experience and should I be concerned? __________________ Kate >>^.,.^<< 258/248/160 5'8"

03-08-2006, 09:54 AM	#2
LuckyKitty MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,712 Gallery: LuckyKitty Stats: size 22-24/12-14/toned 8-10 WOE: Applying what I learned from Dr. A to MY body Start Date: 9/1/02	I wouldn't be too concerned just yet. I had a similar experience once, something about the timing in the month made me more likely to bleed and be sore (sorry, can't remember exactly what he said). I would pay attention to it for the next couple days and if it gets worse or you notice any abnormal discharge or anything, then I would definitely call. Most likely it'll resolve itself, but you want to make sure you don't develope an infection. BTW: I'm definitely NOT a doctor (nor do I play one on tv ) so if you are concerned, go on and call your doc and let them put your mind at ease. HTH __________________ Kat Feed yourself what you would feed a person you loved and care for. Love and care for yourself. ---Juniper01

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03-08-2006, 02:24 PM	#3
katecat MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portsmouth UK Posts: 2,358 Gallery: katecat Stats: 258/248/160 WOE: Atkins/LowGI/Cutting back Start Date: October 2000	Thanks Kat, things seem to be settling down a bit today so hopeully it will sort itself out, but as you say I'll see a Doc if I think it develops into an infection.