22 October 2026
Spotting or Bleeding After a Smear Test: Is It Normal?
How long spotting lasts after a smear or HPV sample, what causes it and which symptoms mean you should see a doctor. How it differs from bleeding after a biopsy.
The doctor
Op. Dr. Murat Alpay — Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Education and specialty
- Medical degree
- Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa)
- Specialty training
- Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
- Specialty
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Scientific activity and certificates
- 2026 FAGA 1st International Functional Cosmetic Gynaecology Congress
- 2026 Menopause Academy — Menopause and Women's Health Society
- 2021 Genital Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Course — Urogynaecology Society
- 2018 Neonatal Resuscitation Program provider certificate — Ministry of Health of Türkiye
- 2017 ESGE 26th Annual Congress — European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy
Attending courses and congresses does not confer a specialist title. The specialist title under Turkish Law no. 1219 is “Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology”.
Latest posts
21 October 2026
Does Menopausal Hormone Therapy Cause Breast Cancer? How Big Is the Real Risk?
Hormone therapy and breast cancer: who is at risk, how much and with which treatment? Duration of use, type of progestogen, women without a womb and a history of breast cancer.
20 October 2026
HPV in Pregnancy: Can It Pass to the Baby, and Can I Have a Normal Birth?
What does a positive HPV result mean in pregnancy? Risk to the baby, vaginal birth or cesarean, smear and colposcopy in pregnancy, genital warts and the HPV vaccine.
What is on this site?
The practice is in the Muratpaşa district of Antalya, in Fener Mahallesi. The pages below explain which examination is used in which situation, what the treatment options are, and what the known risks of each option are.
Every page is available in English — the condition and procedure pages, the blog posts and the frequently asked questions alike.
Menopause
Symptoms of the menopause, its long-term risks and the hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options.
See the topicsGenital Aesthetics
What the surgical and non-surgical genital procedures involve, who they suit and what the risks are.
See the topicsMedical Aesthetics
What botulinum toxin, dermal filler and mesotherapy involve, and their known side effects.
See the topicsGynaecological Conditions
Irregular bleeding, discharge, fibroids and cysts; smear and HPV screening.
See the topicsPregnancy and Birth
Care from preconception counselling through to birth, ultrasound scans and screening tests.
See the topicsPractice information
- DoctorOp. Dr. Murat Alpay — Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- AddressTekelioğlu Cd. No:51 B Kat:2, Filo Apt., Fener Mahallesi, 07160 Muratpaşa / Antalya
- Telephone0505 351 77 88
- WhatsApp0505 351 77 88 — a number you can reach by message. A diagnosis cannot be made by message.
- Opening hoursMonday – Saturday 09:00 – 18:00 · Closed on Sunday
- Getting thereCentral Muratpaşa; reachable by public transport from Lara, Konyaaltı and Kepez.
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Pregnancy due date calculator
Enter the first day of your last menstrual period to see how many weeks pregnant you are and your estimated due date. Note that dating by ultrasound is more reliable, and where the two differ the ultrasound result is used.
Calculator
First day of your last menstrual period
Two important notes
In an emergency, do not wait for this website. Go to the nearest emergency department if you have heavy bleeding, severe abdominal pain, your waters break in pregnancy, or you notice a clear reduction in your baby's movements.
These pages are not personal medical advice. They are general information; you need to speak to a doctor about your own situation.
Frequently asked questions
Do you see patients who do not speak Turkish?
Yes. Consultations can be held in English. For Russian-speaking patients, an assistant who speaks Russian interprets at the appointment. This whole site — the condition and procedure pages, the blog and the frequently asked questions — is also available in English and Russian, so that you can read about a condition or a procedure beforehand.
Where is the practice in Antalya?
The practice is in the Muratpaşa district of Antalya, in Fener Mahallesi. Full address: Tekelioğlu Cd. No:51 B Kat:2, Filo Apt., 07160 Muratpaşa / Antalya.
Is an obstetrician and gynaecologist the same as a "kadın doğum uzmanı"?
Yes. Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum Uzmanı is the Turkish title for a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology. The specialty covers two fields together: gynaecology, meaning conditions of the female reproductive organs, and obstetrics, meaning pregnancy, birth and the period after it.
Why does this site carry medical information only?
Turkish healthcare advertising rules prohibit presenting a medical service as though it were a commercial product. For that reason this site therefore contains medical information only.