Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

"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 2

does chlamydia cause abnormal cells in a pap smear test?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal....: Cells can be seen on a pap if inflammation is present. Chlamydia will cause inflammation, so yes, in a sense. There are lots of different kinds of abnormal paps so if you were told that you have an abnormal pap and need a procedure to figure out why, you should get that done. Do not assume it was from chlamydia. Also don't assume that you have chlamydia because your pap is abnormal. Good luck!

Question 3

can a gynecologist tell you an abnormal pap smear is cancer right away without further tests?

Accepted Answer

No: A pap smear need to be examined under a microscope by a person trained in such examination. Pap smear is a screening test and diagnosis of cancer usually requires biopsy and examination of the tissue by a pathologist.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

what exactly does having an abnormal pap smear mean?

Accepted Answer

More vigilance: Depending on the severity of the abnormality it may require as little as continuing annual paps; colposcopic examination, may be a biopsy, and in very severe cases removal of a cone of the cervix.

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

can stress cause an abnormal pap smear?

Accepted Answer

No: This is not possible. Good wishes.

Question 10

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.

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