Light bleeding after pap smear, normal?

itsjess

So, terrifying as it was, I had my first pap smear as Dr said I had to do it either now or next appointment, I got it over and done with. When I got home I noticed some light bleeding, not dark but lighter/brighter. Is this normal? I've read stories of miscarriages after pap smears and now I've got myself all worried.

mrsz2008

Yes it's normal, and I highly doubt a pap smear can cause a miscarriage, I don't know if doctors would be so okay with doing them if miscarriage was common.

Even if you weren't pregnant you'd probably spot a little after a pap smear, and with being pregnant, your cervix is uber sensitive and even more likely to bleed some. 

amyvasquez06

Totally normal! I bled a little for rest of that day and then it just went away. nothing to worry about... Even the doctor said it gets nowhere near where the baby is!

kg_08

I'm pretty sure a pap smear doesn't cause a miscarriage. It's fairly normal to bleed afterwards because your cervix is more easily irritated. The bleeding should be completely gone within 24-36 hours. Just keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't get heavier.

BekW2009

It's normal!  As long as it doesn't last more than a day or two.

tonilee80

I had a pap smear done a week ago and I spotted too...it's normal!

morgansfollower

totally normal, i am surprised your doc didn't tell you that you would. That was the first thing my doc said to me before we started.

insertclevername

I bled after pap smears even before pregnant.  So at my first pap during pregnancy my Dr. warned me that I would probably bleed for a few days which I did.  Initially it was bright red but then changed to a darkish brown red.  I have been back to OBGYN since and everything is fine with the baby, so don't worry about a little bleeding. 

Estellankase

Happened to me too at 6 weeks and had a healthy heartbeat at 8 weeks .