Question 1

what is an abnormal pap smear?

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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 2

what could causes an abnormal pap smear?

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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).

Question 3

abnormal pap smear, should i be concerned?

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Abnormal: Depends on the abnormality detected, but the proper management should be based on pap smear results. Do not panic, but, please, do not take it lightly and talk to your obgyn doctor.

Question 4

what does it mean to have an abnormal pap smear?

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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 5

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

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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 6

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

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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 7

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

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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 8

can you try for a baby even if you've had an abnormal pap smear?

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Yes: An abnormal pap smear is not a contraindication for pregnancy.  You should continue to have testing on a regular basis and follow the advice of your doctor.

Question 9

i had two abnormal pap smear, what does that mean and what could be the cause of my test being abnormal?

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"Abnormal" pap: The pap smear's "abnormal" status could be everything form a cervical infection from the human papilloma virus(HPV) to actual cervical cancer. Your MD needs to look at the area with a microscope on wheels (Colposcope) and take tissue samples to be certain as to what the cause is or not.

Question 10

i've never bad an abnormal pap smear-- is that really uncommon? how can in have never had an abnormal pap despite having different partners?

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Not uncommon.: The kind of abnormal PAP we worry about is the one associated with HPV infection, specifically types 16 / 18.  If you don't have it you don't have it. You have been lucky. You can still get it if you do not use protection.  Be careful.

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