Smear

Hi I was getting a smear every 6 months then last January I got sent to the gynaecologist where a got a colposcopy done she was happy for me to get a smear done in a year again which I got done last Friday which it was really really sore I was nearly crying it was that sore but I have had severe cramping and heavy bleeding since the smear is this normal 

  • Hello and thank you for your post,

    Having a smear test done can be uncomfortable and it is possible to bleed during and after it, this should start to get better.

    I think the best thing to do now is to see how this goes and if your bleeding continues particularly if it becomes very heavy, you develop a discharge (this could be a sign of an infection)  and if you are still in pain make a GP appointment.  

    I hope you will be okay.  

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline