I got a weird question... today i got a pap smear and I noticed I had some white discharge before she performed the test, well afterwards I was really wet from having it done.. Does that normally happen since they have to get dna stuff from the cervix?
2006-09-21 16:21:24 · 15 answers · asked by Cakoo4cocopuffs 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
ohh okay, about the dna thing , i said that cuz that is what my doc said so I assumed that is what they did. Thanks for your answers and now I do realize that they probably used lube..
2006-09-21 16:26:42 · update #1
It is normal to have some amount of discharge at any given time. When they do a Pap and pelvic exam, the doctor uses a lubricant; , the remaining lubricant is what causes the wetness afterwards. It doesn't sound like anything abnormal happened during your exam.
2006-09-21 16:24:40 · answer #1 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When gynos use that duck-bill shaped apparatus to stretch the vagina (to get an accurate smear), they use a lubricant-which may account for you're being really wet afterwards. Also, since pap smears are usually timed to be done at a certain time of the month (ie: while you're not on your period), you could have been ovulating, etc., or at a point in your cycle where moderate discharge is normal.
2006-09-21 16:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by weasel_sponge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We dont get DNA from a pap smear, what we are looking for is abnormally shaped cells. The wetness is normal, with the swab stimulating your cervix it also stimulate the glands, it is completely normal.
2006-09-21 16:25:03 · answer #3 · answered by kim s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its normal for a woman to have discharge (way for vagina to clean itself) unless you notice the following thing(s):
1. vaginitis- white to grayish discharge that has a bad fishy odor. U may itch or have irritation.
2. Candida- you have cottage cheese-like discharge and may experience itching and burning. Does not have fishy odor.
Pap smear is to check for cervical cancer caused by Human Papilloma virus. If you have 1 or 2, your provider would of let you know and given you the treatment. hope this helps!
2006-09-21 16:31:38 · answer #4 · answered by claria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well white discharge can be normal or a sign of yeast infectin as for being wet after its done they put KY jelly in you when they do the procedure so that is probably why unless it sexually excited you somehow.
2006-09-21 16:23:38 · answer #5 · answered by lildevilchild_87 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is quite common to have discharge after a pap test. this is very normal. in fact all the pap's i have ever had there has been some discharge. and don't worry! all of mine have come back normal. if you are concerned though you should ring your DR.
2006-09-21 16:23:45 · answer #6 · answered by natty watty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did the doctor say anything about a yeast infection? usually you get white discharge but with an odor. If not ,it is just your body reacting to having something shoved into her. It is normal
2006-09-21 16:26:10 · answer #7 · answered by abbyrose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably wasn't discharge after she was done it was probably the goop they use to lubricate it so it doesn't hurt as bad. That's why they usually give you a box of tissue after to clean yourself up before you get dressed
2006-09-21 16:24:51 · answer #8 · answered by suttlegn123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many times docs will use lubricating jelly on the device they use to look inside you this could be the wetness.
2006-09-21 16:24:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like what you are talking about is from using a lubricant on the speculum.
2006-09-21 16:23:59 · answer #10 · answered by Cara Beth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋