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PAP test

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samoa · 17/02/2011 12:41

Had a PAP test this morning and since then I have had some very light bleeding. Is this normal? I finished my period last week and I don't remember this happening after my last test.

Thanks

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BelaLugosiinStripes · 17/02/2011 21:10

It often happens and tends to happen more with the newer sampling devices used with liquid based cytology (the plastic brush or broom). Is the blood fresh (pink/red) or brown? If brown its probably leftover from your period and has been dislodged.
If you continue to bleed (past a couple of days) then give your surgery a ring, or if you get smelly/discoloured discharge.

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