Question About Pap Test

I don't know if this is normal to feel this way or not. I had a pap test done this afternoon, it's been 5 1/2 years since I've had one done and I don't recall feeling this way before. I've got really bad cramps, some spotting and pain on my lower right side. I've had the pain on my right side before, it kinda comes and goes, so I don't think it has anything to do with the pap test. Is it normal to feel this way?

Slight cramping and spotting is normal. Not everyone has it but it is normal.


I hope you get feeling better! I am proud of you for going and getting it done!

Thanks!

It's very normal to have cramping!

Kudos to you for going and getting it done, it really is SO important and routine screening can save your life! I really hope that you will consider staying on a yearly schedule with your ob/gyn!! You don't always have signs that something is wrong, I was symptom free and had no pain or cramps or bleeding and I had cervical cancer that was found when I was 20 at a routine check-up! I know I'm going on with advice you didn't ask for, but I find myself advocating the importance of yearly exams to everyone when the subject comes up simply because it's a subject that hits close to home for me!

Thanks! And don't worry I don't mind the advice. I've been so focused on my mental health over the last 5 years that I haven't thought about it. Plus I don't have an OB/GYN. But I'm glad it's over and the doctor I saw at the Health Unit was really nice.