I have missed 2 periods but (-) home pregnancy tests and today I got a (-) Blood-Serum test. My period has been like clockwork for 8 years (28 day cycle). I do not smoke, drink, nor have ever been on birthcontrol. I have had severe bloating, cramps, nausea, headaches, that feeling down there like you're going to start your period, but it never comes. The doctor gave me a pelvic exam and took a Pap smear, didn't say much after (as I had to leave for an exam immediately). The Pap wasn't too uncomfortable but my abdomen is severely bloated and I have lots of pain stemming around my belly button and lower. I'm going to call the doctor and ask why this Pap is so painful afterwards (as my yearly ones never have hurt), but was wondering if this has happened to anyone before. The pain is nearly making me sick to my stomach.
2006-12-12 16:22:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Forgot to mention they did not rule out pregnancy - they want me to come back for another blood test if I do not menstruate in early January, as I could have ovulated after my first missed period and conceived then.
2006-12-12 16:25:50 · update #1
Check with your physician: but it sounds like PVD (pelvic inflammatory disease).
2006-12-12 16:25:46 · answer #1 · answered by dandlvegas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you? You do not really need a pap smear unless you are sexually active or over the age of 21. But do not worry. They do not hurt. They're a bit uncomfortable but it's not bad pain. You might have some cramping but that's about it. The worst part of it is the embarrassment lol Don't worry. Every girl goes through it. Just think they can detect cancer before you have to go through horrible treatments. That would be so much more pain than a pap smear. good luck :) breathe, you'll be okay
2016-05-23 16:58:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The severe bloating and stomach pain was present before the pap smear, so I don't think it's related to that - and the Pap smear is perfectly safe even if you turn out to be pregnant.
It sounds like you're doing all the right things by having it checked out. You should go back to your doctor as it's no better, and perhaps get a referral to a gynaecologist and a pelvic ultrasound would probably be the next step.
Good luck with it. I hope you feel better soon.
2006-12-12 18:29:11 · answer #3 · answered by RM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That doesn't sound good, and if the pain is that bad maybe you should see a doctor sooner than he said, if it is something serious like PVD or TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome) it could be serious. For your sake I hope it isn't, but check it out to be sure. It also sounds like you may have a cyst on your ovaries or your uterus, and that may be blocking the menstrual flow, which could be contributing to the pain. Good luck, and I hope you feel better soon.
2006-12-12 16:32:28 · answer #4 · answered by Charlie Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would assume they did some other tests along with the pap. It shouldnt be painful at all and you shouldnt be missing your period. So obviously something is wrong.... if you are having pain where you are saying I wonder if its something with your ovaries.... cysts or something along the lines.
2006-12-12 16:26:39 · answer #5 · answered by JustWondering 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like you may be pregnant, and if you are and your doctor didn't know you could sue them for giving you a pap smear: pregnant women aren't suppose to have pap tests done on them
2006-12-12 16:37:46 · answer #6 · answered by twiggy_vienna_love 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋