Question 1

can herpes cause a abnormal pap smear? should i take the antiviral antibiotics to clear up the breakout before having my pap? thanks

Accepted Answer

Talk to gyno: Herpes lesions, if occurring on the cervix, could cause an abnormal smear, however, it is not a good idea to take anti-viral medication to prevent that from happening. 
Take HPV vaccination.

Question 2

can stress cause an abnormal pap smear?

Accepted Answer

No: This is not possible. Good wishes.

Question 3

abnormal pap smear results. how soon do i return?

Accepted Answer

WHAT DID YOUR DOC SA: Say ! did you ask your doc , it depends how abnormal the pap was , please call your doc.

Question 4

can i still join the army if i have an abnormal pap smear result?

Accepted Answer

That depends: The following is grounds for rejection for enlistment or conditioning:
"abnormal pap smear graded lgsil or higher severity, or any smear in which the descriptive terms carcinoma-in-situ, invasive cancer, condyloma acuminatum, human papilloma virus, or dysplasia are used.".

Question 5

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 6

can you donate eggs if you had an abnormal pap smear with mild abnormalities?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Please speak with your doctor and get clearance to donate from your gyn.  Most people with mild abnormalities will just need to be followed by their gyn - only a few will progress to severe abnormalities or cancer.

Question 7

i had my first abnormal pap smear. why are the doctors telling me to return in a year?

Accepted Answer

Depends on HPV test: If you had a pap smear with atypical cells, generally the pathology lab will then check for the hpv virus.  If your pap is positive for high risk types of hpv, you will need a colposcopy test.  However, if the pathology lab finds that your pap did not have the hpv virus, then your pap is essentially normal and you would need a pap smear in 1 year.

Question 8

is it okay to have sex if you have an abnormal pap smear?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An abn pap can mean many things.  With testing, your dr should be able to quickly tell you whether anything further needs to be done, such as a biopsy or colposcopy (looking at the cervix using a magnifying scope).  You won't give your partner cancer.  However, keep in mind that cervical cancer (one reason for an abn pap) is caused by the hpv virus, which is contagious and can also cause warts.

Question 9

what is an abnormal pap smear?

Accepted Answer

A sampling of your: Cervix shows cells that are not totally normal. There are different levels of abnormal cells, and depending on such findings, your doctor will proceed with further testing and or treatments.

Question 10

what could causes an abnormal pap smear?

Accepted Answer

Usually HPV: A vaginal infection can sometimes be the cause of an abnormal pap smear.  A cervical infection can as well (chlamydia, gonorrhea).  The most common cause would be infection with human papilloma virus (hpv).

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I had my first abnormal pap smear. why are the doctors telling me to return in a year?

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