Is it normal to have pain after a pap smear?!
Question: Is it normal to have pain after a pap smear!?
I had a pap smear and pelvic exam yesterday and today I have stabbing pains creeping up in "there"!. It started hurting this morning when I got out of bed!. It hurts when I stand up, but now when I sit or lay down!. Is it normal to have pain from that!?
I'll call my doctor if I don't get any decent answers on here!. But has anyone had a similar experience!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I'll call my doctor if I don't get any decent answers on here!. But has anyone had a similar experience!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Yes it's normal to feel crampy and whatnot after a pap!. Just take motrin or whatever other over the counter pain reliever you like and it'll pass in a day or two!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
When we perform pap smears, we scrape, and most of the time that breaks skin/causes some trauma!. So yes, it's normal to have some pain, if subsequent pap smears leave you with no pain, consider yourself lucky!. Some women experience more pain than others because of simply anatomical differences!. Certainly, if the problem persists, or you begin to develop a fever, or signs of infection seek help from your doctor - but otherwise, it sounds like everything is fine (albeit painful)!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
hi there!. I had a pap smear while i was pregnant!. I didn't really feel any pain afterwards, just a little discomfort during the proceedure!. Perhaps the friction of tools being inserted cause your inner walls to swell a little, or perhaps there was a little tearing!. I would say if the pain persists or gets worse definitely contact your doctor!. You could have an infection, and they usually dont get better on their own!. good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
yeah don't worry sometimes the nurse can be a bit to ruff she sometimes can scrape a bit to hard take some pain killers and chill out for a couple of days you will be fine , But if you still have problems after that go back and see her you can never be to careful !.Www@Answer-Health@Com
At 51 I've had many Pap smear tests, and I've never experienced this!. It is possible you have developed an infection!. If I were you I'd go straight back to the doctor and demand another exam and a swab to be tested for bacteria!.
Good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
i have had this pain before and sometimes you may even experience some spotting! its wierd but its normal i think but!.!.!.!. if it doesnt go away in like 2 days consult your doc ok hope everything is fineWww@Answer-Health@Com