Will there be bleeding after a cervical smear?

Cervical smear is a very important examination method that can provide a comprehensive understanding of the condition of cervical epithelial cells. The incidence of cervical cancer is very high now, so it is important to take early precautions. The cervical scraping method can detect the disease in time. Some women may bleed after the examination, which is very worrying and may be abnormal. So, will there be bleeding after a cervical scraping? Let’s take a look below.

The question of whether a cervical smear will cause bleeding is naturally a topic of particular concern to women being examined. In fact, I can tell you for sure that a cervical smear will cause bleeding to varying degrees, but the amount of bleeding is relatively small. This is mainly because the cervical scraping will cause certain damage to the capillaries in the cervix, so bleeding is prone to occur. Will there be bleeding after a cervical smear test? Bleeding after a cervical smear test is a very normal phenomenon, and female friends do not need to be too nervous or worried.

What should I do if there is bleeding after a scraping test?

(1) Bleeding after a cervical smear test is a normal physiological phenomenon. Female friends can use some anti-inflammatory drugs appropriately to avoid more serious problems. If the bleeding feels heavy and continuous, you need to see a doctor immediately.

(2) Avoid sexual intercourse within 24 hours after the scraping to prevent foreign bacteria from being introduced into the cervix and causing cross infection. In addition, if you have gynecological inflammation before the examination, it is recommended to treat the gynecological inflammation before the scraping examination to avoid affecting the accuracy of the examination results.

How to read the results of cervical smear

1. Pap test grade I. The test results were normal, with no abnormal cells in the normal smear.

2. Pap test grade II. This test result showed inflammation, and the cells in the inflammatory smear had abnormal changes.

3. Pap test grade III. This result is not good. The examination results show suspected nuclear metamorphosis of cancer cells, but it is not certain and further examination is needed.

4. Pap test grade IV. At this level, there may be malignant cells.

5. Pap test grade V. This level indicates the presence of cancer cells.

Even if there is no problem after the examination, the situation will change, so you should have regular examinations, especially if the result of the Pap smear is level II or above. You should pay attention to your diet, keep your vagina dry and clean, and wear condoms during sexual intercourse.

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