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Question: Bleeding since PAP test (7mths)

Sass68 - Fri Feb 09, 2007 7:17 pm

Maybe its a coincidence, I am not sure but my since my PAP test on June 30/06, I have been bleeding EVERY DAY. Its at the point where I am not sure when my regular menstrual cycle is. Its heavy at times, and VERY VERY painful and on a good days its just a little less. I was given Medroxyprogesterone and have been taking it for a week now. Bleeding has not yet stopped. Pain seems worse and more constant. Before the PAP test, I was rarely getting my periods. I would get it one month than not for 5mths, then get it and then not for 3 mths etc...never consistant. What I would like to know is, can this be due to a PAP test gone wrong (it did take a while , she had a hard time getting to my cervix) and now that I am taking the pills, the cramps get worse and they always start around noon. I take my pill around 7:30am every morning along with an IRON pill prescribed by the doctor. Thanks in advance, Sass

Dr. Safaa Mahmoud - Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:36 pm

Hello, It is possible to have some spotting after Pap smear but there is no reports of any condition similar to yours. I would consider this just a coincidence, since you have also menstrual irregularities before the test is done. It will be more helpful if you can inform us if you have been investigated for the cause of this menstrual irregularity and if diagnosis could be reached or you are in the perimenopausal period. If any investigations were also done to search for the bleeding and what were the results. In general causes of vaginal bleeding include: Uterine fibroid or polyps Dry vaginal walls after menopause make it easily injured Unstable sex hormone levels Intake of birth control pills or estrogen Hypothyroidism Drugs such as NSAID and anticoagulants Cervical ulcers, or manipulations like cautery Stress Hormonal profile and pelvic US or tranvaginal US should be done. Keep us updated. Best regards

Sass68 - Fri Feb 09, 2007 11:28 pm

Thank you very much for you input. I am 38 yrs old and I do have an appointment for for an ultrasound in a few days. I will keep you posted. I have been checked for a premenapausal hormone which tested negative. I also forgot to mention the considerable amount of dark clumps that come out as well.

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