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The PAP Smear specimen is obtained with a plastic or wooden spatula and a small brush. These tiny instruments scrape tissue from the cervix. This scraping may cause slight bleeding. Blood that is hours old may look brown.

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What is coccobacilli but negative for intraepithelial lision or malignacy results on a pap smear test?

Your pap smear is normal. You have an imbalance in the vaginal discharge that is not a sign of cancer or STD. If you're not having any symptoms, no treatment is required.


You are 5 weeks pregnant and had a pap done yesterday and now am having a brownish discharge Is this normal to experience this after a pap smear during pregnancy?

I was going in for a pap smear but my doctor didnt do the pap smear. it turned out that I am 5 weeks and 1 day pregnant. Your doctor shouldn't have done it mine said she wont do it until im 12 weeks.


What is cocobacilli in a pap smear?

Coccobacilli on a pap smear result is informational. If the woman is comlplaining fo vaginal discharge and odor, treatment for bacterial vaginosis is offered. If she has no complaints, treatment is not needed.


Can it hurt after a smear test?

A pap smear will not cause an infection. Lubricant used during the bimanual exam typically included in a GYN exam may cause irritation in sensitive women. if you're having irritation, odor, or unusual discharge, contact your health care provider.


I am having clear discharge with no odor I have been slightly cramping I have been having spasms in my pelvic area and in my stomach I had a pap smear last month and been tested for STD's?

A clear discharge with no odor accompanied by pelvic pain sounds like ovulation. You should contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.


You are having clear discharge and having sharp you have been real Nauseated and sometimes throwing up You have been tested for STD's it was all negative What is wrong?

Have you done a pregnancy test? The feeling nauseated could be a symptom. If you are not go and get a smear test too.


Why would you be getting a bad discharge ever since you had a pap smear?

A yeast infection located higher in the vagina, closer to the cervix, where the pap smear was taken from. Consult your ob/gyn physician and test results from the pap smear.


Odorless yellow discharge that doesn't stop you went to the doctor and received test showing a regular pap smear?

A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It is not used to find the reason for a yellow discharge. Contact your doctor to get more information about recommended tests.


Can a pap smear test prevent a possible pregnancy from occurring?

A pap smear test won't prevent pregnancy.


How can pap smear be treated?

A pap smear is a test, not a diagnosis. It doesn't require treatment. There are many different possible results from a pap smear, each requiring different follow-up.


What are the white smear marks in pants?

This is slight vaginal discharge. This is very normal and common. However, if this discharge changes to a darker color and also causes burning, contact your doctor ASAP.


Can your water break while getting a pap smear done?

Sure, it's possible for your water to break during a pap smear. There is nothing about the pap smear process that would cause your water to break.