Question 1

what does it mean when your pap smear turns out abnormal with  atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (asc-us). . other findings endometrial cells present?

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: There is no cancer, not even pre-cancer. Specimen was proper for examination. Do get repeat PAPs as advised by your doctor.
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Question 2

are endometrial cells over 40 normal on a pap smear?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: Generally it is considered abnormal when that happens - it should be investigated.

Question 3

what does it mean to have endometrial cells on a normal pap smear?

Accepted Answer

Pap smear: Endometrial cells are normal on a Pap and indicates that the practicioner got a good sample!

Question 4

i am 45 years old and just has my pap smear as well as an ultrasound last week. pap and ultra were normal but it came back with endometrial cells.

Accepted Answer

Endometrial cells: I wonder if you mean "endocervical" cells, as those are what we want to see when you have a pap to indicate that there is an adequate sample to rule out issues. Are you sure about them being "endometrial"?

Question 5

my pap smear was negative for hpv but showed endometrial cells?what does this mean?my dr. wants to do a biopsy.

Accepted Answer

It's a precaution: Endometrial cells come from your uterus. In women your age, about 12% show normal endometrial cells on their pap smear.  Usually they are just normal cells that have "shed" into your pap smear. But about 1 in  10 times they can signal something abnormal is happening in your uterus, possibly cancer. It's recommended that any woman with these cells on a pap smear has further testing, just to be sure.

Question 6

had pap smear (39 years old, day 16 of cycle) because i have had pink discharge once in a while. pap came back with benign endometrial cells found. what should the follow up be like? ands is this normal in regard to the pink discharge?

Accepted Answer

: In this context benign endometrial cells on the pap are normal. No additional follow up is required. This could relate to the pink discharge, especially if it is midcycle or premenstrual, but otherwise should be evaluated when you are noticing it.

Question 7

what are the chances of a normal female to have endometrial cancer? would abnormal cells be present in a pap smear if i do have endometrial cancer?

Accepted Answer

Low: Most endometrial cancers do not show on pap smear. If you have any female bleeding that you can tell isn't normal for you, get evaluated for possible endometrial cancer.

Question 8

had a pap smear on day 10 of menstration. pap came back normal but shows endometrial cells on uterine lining. what does this mean? going for a biopsy.

Accepted Answer

Likely okay: Typically, unless a woman is having irregular bleeding, endometrial cells on a pap aren't worrisome at all. That's based on a new recommendation for pap smear management. If you have irregular or heavy bleeding, doctor will want to rule out pre-cancer as cause, hence, biopsy of uterine lining. No harm in biopsy. Your doctor knows you best, so be sure to ask him/her why they have concerns for biops.

Question 9

hi! i'm 37 and had a pap smear on day 17 of my cycle and the result showed endometrial cells present. i have had cysts on my ovaries and heavy menses.

Accepted Answer

Normal: At your age, it's normal to find endometrial cells on the PAP, depending on when in your cycle it was done.

Question 10

i have adenomyosis with heavy bleeding w/clots that soak through my clothes.pap smear had endometrial cells.could this be a sign of cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not cancer: Endometrial cells on pap is not a sign of cancer. Adenomyosis can explain heavy bleeding and cramping, but doesn't rule out cancer. Make certain your concerns and communication with your doctor is very good.

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What does it mean when your pap smear turns out abnormal with atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (asc-us). . other findings endometrial cells present?

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Are endometrial cells over 40 normal on a pap smear?

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What does it mean to have endometrial cells on a normal pap smear?

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I am 45 years old and just has my pap smear as well as an ultrasound last week. pap and ultra were normal but it came back with endometrial cells.

A member asked:

My pap smear was negative for hpv but showed endometrial cells?what does this mean?my dr. wants to do a biopsy.

A member asked:

Had pap smear (39 years old, day 16 of cycle) because i have had pink discharge once in a while. pap came back with benign endometrial cells found. what should the follow up be like? ands is this normal in regard to the pink discharge?

A member asked:

What are the chances of a normal female to have endometrial cancer? would abnormal cells be present in a pap smear if i do have endometrial cancer?

A member asked:

Had a pap smear on day 10 of menstration. pap came back normal but shows endometrial cells on uterine lining. what does this mean? going for a biopsy.

A member asked:

Hi! i'm 37 and had a pap smear on day 17 of my cycle and the result showed endometrial cells present. i have had cysts on my ovaries and heavy menses.

A member asked:

I have adenomyosis with heavy bleeding w/clots that soak through my clothes.pap smear had endometrial cells.could this be a sign of cancer?

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