Question 1

can the cause of an abnormal pap smear be miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal pap smear: No - abnormal pap smears do not cause miscarriages.

Question 2

can a pap smear turn out abnormal if i just had miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

It Depends: There are differing degrees of abnormality when it comes to pap smears.  If the result is atypical cells, that can be caused by many reasons such as, recent intercourse, infection, pregnancy, or technical error.  If you are positive for high risk HPV, this is not due to miscarriage.  HPV is a sexually transmitted virus, that can cause abnormal pap results.

Question 3

can a pap smear turn out abnormal (atypical epithelial cells, neg hpv) if i just had miscarriage  3 weeks before?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ....: It is no uncommon to have abnormal PAP as reported without detectable HPV. Hence, follow the further advice from your current doctor since s/he knows more about you than anyone on line.

Question 4

what does it mean by abnormal pap smear and then after colposcopy, it's normal?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal clls on PAP: This likely means that there are abnormal cells on your pap smear, and that colposcopy found nothing.  But you will need and hopefully got a cervical biopsy during your colposcopy, and another pap next year at the earliest if your biopsy was negative.  It is not normal, but it probably does not have enough evidence that there is neoplasia/pre-cancer.  Keep close follow-up with your dr. To be sure.

Question 5

what does it mean to have an abnormal pap smear?

Accepted Answer

Depends on severity: Depending on the severity of abnormality, it may just require retesting sooner than the usual 1-3 years.  Hpv testing may be warranted. If abnormality is high grade, it may require colposcopic examination and biopsy.

Question 6

what to do if i had a abnormal pap smear, now what?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the result, I need more information.  Followup is ciritical, so be sure to go back for repeat or further testing as advised by your doctor.  You can got to the ASCCP website for the most current guidelines on pap screening.

Question 7

i have had an abnormal pap smear what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: A pap smear is a test used to screen for cervical cancer, where a doc takes a sample of cells from the cervix. There is a wide range of abnormal results. Some pap tests come back showing you have a virus called hpv which is extremely common in sexually active women. Pap smears can also show that the cells of the cervix themselves are abnormal, showing pre-cancerous or cancerous cells.

Question 8

what do you advise if i had a abnormal pap smear, now what?

Accepted Answer

Depends: not all abnormal PAPs are the same. You should be given specific instructions by your GYN provider - regarding what the next step in your care should be.

Question 9

what to do if i had a abnormal pap smear in 2001 and now have hgsil cin 2?

Accepted Answer

Followup with dr!: If your pap showed HGSIL, you need to have a colposcopy done.  If you already did and the biopsy shows CIN 2, you will likely need a procedure to remove the surface of the cervix containing the abnromal cells.

Question 10

could lipomas cause an abnormal pap smear?

Accepted Answer

No: Not under any circumstances could this happen.

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Can a pap smear turn out abnormal (atypical epithelial cells, neg hpv) if i just had miscarriage 3 weeks before?

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What does it mean by abnormal pap smear and then after colposcopy, it's normal?

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What does it mean to have an abnormal pap smear?

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What to do if i had a abnormal pap smear, now what?

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I have had an abnormal pap smear what does that mean?

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Could lipomas cause an abnormal pap smear?

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