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Make your period come early?
I had my first smear 2 days ago and today I've started bleeding. It's a light flow of bright red blood. Can't believe it as I'm under 3 weeks into my cycle of 28-30 days.
I had my first smear 2 days ago and today I've started bleeding. It's a light flow of bright red blood. Can't believe it as I'm under 3 weeks into my cycle of 28-30 days.
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it wasnt as bad as i thought it'd be either.
If anyone here has been injured as a result of the speculum used, definitely speak up about it as it shouldn't be forcefully inserted or unlocked too early. A nurse once was quite rough with the speculum on me, I got a UTI because of this and wished I had said something at the time. I was taught about speculum stuff by external tutors who then allowed us to examine them internally and with a speculum :crazyeyes
I have had lower back and stomach ache since Tuesday along with other symtoms of coming on my period but I am on the mini pill Cerazette (which can cause irregular bleeding). I am just really confused now as to whether it is trauma from the test or maybe a general bleed.
I too have felt 'funny' up there all day since, and without trying to be crude (sorry guys), if I push when on the toilet, I bleed a lot more. This of course happens on your period, but I am obviously as well, very much more aware of my cervix since it's been messed with.
Any ideas? I am going back to see my GP on Weds anyway to discuss the situation. I just kinda hope it is a period and not some irreversible trauma.
However I'm also a bloke so definitely not able to offer advice on this matter, though there are plenty of others who should be able to
How are you feeling today? Did the nurse get as far as trying to put the swab in or was it just the speculum? Sometimes the swab can make it feel a bit sensitive for up to a day but then it normal goes away I've found. I would say if you've had period symptoms earlier in the week it probably is just that, but definitely worth seeing the doctor for peace of mind. Try not to let it put you off rebooking the smear when you're not bleeding, I know they're not nice exams but really important ones to have regularly. Hope you feel better soon
It doesn't sound abnormal (I had my first smear the other day and it hurt and stuff) and when I last had an STI test I started to bleed early - all sorts of things can set off an early period especially if you're irregular anyway.
Keep the GP appointment but even if it is a trauma it will most likely heal.