small traces of blood after pap smear

[meegm]

I am 7 weeks and i had a smear test today i have just been to the toilet and wiped myself and got small traces of blood its not bright red ..

I am so stressing..

can the smear test make you bleed its never happened before.

[Alan]

Hi Meegm
Yes a pap smear can make you bleed a little. Also it is not unusual to have some bleeding early in your pregnancy. If you are still bleeding in a couple of days, or if the bleeding increases and you start to get cramps, then it may be a good idea to get things checked.

[jaspen]

i had the same thing happen to me after a pap smear at 6 weeks when I was pregnant with my second. All went on to be fine and it didn't last for more than 24hrs. I'm sure everything will be fine for you too.

[Jac]

Sorry you are having bleeding - what a fright. I have had a little bleed after a smear too so I imagine it's all fine. Quick question though - why do they give you a pap smear in early pregnancy? If there is a problem with the result what are they going to do about it? I personally wouldn't have one done during pregnancy myself so was just wondering why you'd have it done then.

[butterfly_warrior]

I've been known to have bleeding after a pap smear when not pregnant at all - the cervix is really quite sensitive, and I think it gets even more sensitive during pregnancy, so not altogether unexpected.

Hope it clears up and it is just from the pap smear.

BW

[Celsie]

There's nothing more I can say that hasn't already been said, so big hugs!

Celsie. xoxox

[meegm]

i havnt had anymore - so fingers crossed thats all it was..

I had to have it as i have previously had CIN3 abnormal cells and my alst smear test was may 06 before i got preggas with my DS 9 months old, so becuase of my history my GP wanted me to have one done before 12 weeks.. but i tell you i will never have another one while pregnant again .. no way in hell ..

i had the most gut wrenching fear .. it was like everything i had read and heard of happening was gonna happen to me... I didnt bleed at all with DS so when i saw something that was coloured - i freaked....

I am feeling a little better about it now .. I do have some aches in my tummy but they started after i freaked so i think stress made me feel things IYKWIM ....

But i have decided that if it continues ill go get checked.

Thank you everyone for answering me ...