Hi [@Ljp_]‍ im replying to your post as I had a very similar experience! I bled after my last smear at the end of March, sounds like the same as yours. So I'm just wondering how you are now? Unfortunately for me the bleeding has persisted and I'm still trying to find out the cause 

Hi [@Nicola86]‍ 

My bleeding lasted about a week or just over. It was very heavy with clots and I was in pain. I'm feeling better now, my smear test back back normal, that took about 5 weeks for results. My doctors ended up sending me to have a pelvic ultrasound, which again came back normal. I also bled after the ultrasound which again worried me. My doctor thought that I may have Cervical ectropion, which could have been knocked and started bleeding after the smear and ultrasound. They said that because everything came back normal to just keep an eye on things and if anything happens again to contact them.

I understand how you feel, it's very worrying. My bleeding started at the weekend and I ended up calling 111 because there was so much blood. They advised that my doctor sent me for a ultrasound, so I pushed it with my GP, who was very unhelpful at first.

I hope this helps and you start to get back to normal soon xx

Hey 

same boat as me although I've not had a smear I had swabs to check for infection.

since Friday I've had brown bleeding then red bleeding .. slight cramps but blood mostly when wipe day 4 now I'm worried as to why and waiting to see my GP again.

so worried xxx

Hi, 

Ive found this chat after a long worrying night. I had a smear on Thursday and it took 2 nurses to find my cervix once found they said it was covered in cells. It was a very painfully swab and I bleed a small amount straight away. Saturday I started bleeding like a very light period but it's still going. I have minor cramps also. I'm so scared it cancer I'm in full panic mode, 111 were called but they weren't much help.

Hi misskitty

It is normal to have bleeding, especially if the test was difficult, and some ladies have more than others. You’ll need to wait for results to see what has been found, but don’t jump to a cancer diagnosis right away without knowing more. If the bleeding continues you may want to ring your gp to set your mind at rest, but the actual results will not be available at this point. Could it be that your period has started? x

Hi, no I'm mid cycle. I'm going to try and get into the GPs tomorrow to discuss just so scared

I know it’s easy for me to say, but try not to be too worried at this point if you can help it. Your gp won’t know your results yet, so will not know what the results could mean. x

Hey a similar issue with bleeding after my smear, never had this issue before. How did you get on? Has the bleeding stopped? xxx

Hi Ladies

I had my third smear done on Thursday and its now Tuesday night and I am still bleeding. GP and nurse don't really know what to do about it and are saying the smear brought period on early. But it was only 2 weeks between my last period ending and the smear. And I normally have a long cycle of 5 weeks. And the bleeding is not like my normal period. 

Feeling unsupported as is any other part of my body had been bleeding with no explanation for 5 days it would be taken more seriously.

Test came back negative which is great but I know my body and this is not normal. 

Those who had this did things resolve itself? Were you given any explanation from GP/nurse?

Thank you x

Hi, 

Found this thread. I had a smear last Thursday and have been bleeding since. It's 2 weeks since my last period and have never had anything like this before.I'm 52 never bleed after a smear before. Really anxious, thinking of the worse case scenario.

Any advice? Thanks xx

Hi I found this by searching google. 

I had a smear done Tuesday straight after I had cramping and a slight bleed I am now full blown heavy bleeding it’s now Thursday and with a lot of painful cramps I feel hot and abit sick can anyone tell me if they felt like this and what it was please 

Welcome to the forum Holly098 although I'm sorry to hear about the symptoms you've been contending with after having your smear test 2 days ago. 

Although some cramping and light bleeding can occur after a screening, if you're worried your symptoms are getting worse it may be worth getting some medical advice from the NHS on 111. They will be able to assess you and let you know if this is any cause for concern.

I hope you hear back from some of our members soon but as this discussion hasn't been active in over a year I just wanted to post a quick reply to reassure you that your post has been seen.

We're sending you all our support Holly098 and hope you start feeling better soon.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Welcome to the forum Holly098 although I'm sorry to hear about the symptoms you've been contending with after having your smear test 2 days ago. 

Although some cramping and light bleeding can occur after a screening, if you're worried your symptoms are getting worse it may be worth getting some medical advice from the NHS on 111. They will be able to assess you and let you know if this is any cause for concern.

I hope you hear back from some of our members soon but as this discussion hasn't been active in over a year I just wanted to post a quick reply to reassure you that your post has been seen.

We're sending you all our support Holly098 and hope you start feeling better soon.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator