Question 1

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 2

keep getting abnormal pap smear but my colposcopy comes out normal just irritation. what can this mean?

Accepted Answer

HPV vaccine: If the PAP results are abnormal, it is important that you get regular follow-up tests. 
You are young enough to take HPV vaccine, which prevents most HPV related diseases.

Question 3

is the next step colposcopy if you have an abnormal pap smear?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are various grades of abnormalities in pap smears. Mild abnormality, especially if you are hpv negative, may be followed by repeat pap. More severe abnormality may prompt colposcopy and biopsy. Follow your doctor's advice.

Question 4

how often is it suggested to have a colposcopy if you had an abnormal pap smear?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the abnormality found, if the pap shows abnormal cells with high risk hpv types, then coloposcopy is indicated. If the pap shows anything more abnormal such as low grade or high grade dysplasia, then colposcopy is performed. Generally, colposcopy is performed at the most every 6 months depending on the level of dysplasia.

Question 5

i have a mild abnormal pap smear, dr. did not give me detail he just said come back for a colposcopy. what does it mean to have a mild abnormal pap?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Per the American Society of Cytology and Colposcopy, a "mildly abnormal" Pap smear would be ASCUS (atypical cells) or LSIL (low grade abnormal cells). Also per ASCCP guidelines and ACOG (the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology) - women under age 21 should NOT be having Pap smears. Between age 21-24, low grade (mild) abnormalities are just monitored closely - no colposcopy needed.

Question 6

should i be worried that i have an abnormal pap smear ? and have to go to a colposcopy clinic

Accepted Answer

Try not to: The colposcopy will really tell you if there is anything significant to worry about.  Many cervix changes will get better over time as well, but the colposcopy is needed to find out what is really happening.  Good luck.

Question 7

i had an abnormal pap smear. would an undetected pregnancy cause it?  i have to have a colposcopy done and i nervous about the result.

Accepted Answer

Abnormal pap: Abnormal paps are caused by inflammation, viruses or aging not pregnancy. You should have a colonoscopy to determine the cause of the abnormal pap and plan appropriate treatment.

Question 8

had few abnormal pap smear&colposcopy showed minor changes, had few more paps came back abnormal with hpv got to have another colposcopy can you help?

Accepted Answer

Colposcopy best : Colposcopy is the best way to evaluate abnormal pap smears. Fortunately women in their 20's can fight off hpv infections without specific treatment but it may take 1-2 years to do so.  So long as no high grade changes are seen, one can just wait it out.

Question 9

my doctor says i need a colposcopy. however im only 19, and this is the first time ive had an abnormal pap smear. ?

Accepted Answer

Pap: Why was it done at the age 19? Discuss it with your doctor and if you do not feel convinced then seek a second opinion from another provider.

Question 10

had abnormal pap smear and then a colposcopy. went back a year later and no abnormal cells present. does this mean i have hpv?

Accepted Answer

You had HPV now gone: Abnormal cells of the cervix always means HPV; you can be sure you had HPV at the time of your abnormal pap and colposcopy. With your pap smear now normal, it is likely that the underlying HPV infection also has cleared up. Confirm with the doctor who treated you. Also ask her about getting vaccinated to reduce the risk of future infections with high-risk and wart-causing HPV strains. Good luck!

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

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Keep getting abnormal pap smear but my colposcopy comes out normal just irritation. what can this mean?

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Is the next step colposcopy if you have an abnormal pap smear?

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How often is it suggested to have a colposcopy if you had an abnormal pap smear?

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I have a mild abnormal pap smear, dr. did not give me detail he just said come back for a colposcopy. what does it mean to have a mild abnormal pap?

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Should i be worried that i have an abnormal pap smear ? and have to go to a colposcopy clinic

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I had an abnormal pap smear. would an undetected pregnancy cause it? i have to have a colposcopy done and i nervous about the result.

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Had few abnormal pap smear&colposcopy showed minor changes, had few more paps came back abnormal with hpv got to have another colposcopy can you help?

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My doctor says i need a colposcopy. however im only 19, and this is the first time ive had an abnormal pap smear. ?

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Had abnormal pap smear and then a colposcopy. went back a year later and no abnormal cells present. does this mean i have hpv?

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