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cryotherapy and spotting
I had cryotherapy about 3 weeks ago. Within a day or two after the procedure, I developed a lump on my groin area. The lump did not go away, so I had it checked this morning by my doctor. She indicated that it was a swollen gland and indicated that it was not unexpected. During this checkup, she gave me a speculum exam to verify there was no infection. There is not. However, I just started spotting slightly (only a few hours after my doctor's appointment). I take Depo Provara and have not had a period in nearly 2 years so the spotting is very unusual for me. Could this spotting have been caused by the speculum exam? Is there reason to be concerned?
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Actually, a speculum doesn't touch the endometrium. The endometrial lining is the inside lining of the uterus. The speculum is an instrument designed to look at the cervix and the upper portions of the vagina.
It may contact the outside of the cervix and irritate it a bit, which may cause some spotting.
As was mentioned, if it is just spotting and stops shortly, it was probably related to the speculum exam. If it continues, call your doctor back for advice.
It may contact the outside of the cervix and irritate it a bit, which may cause some spotting.
As was mentioned, if it is just spotting and stops shortly, it was probably related to the speculum exam. If it continues, call your doctor back for advice.
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