Question 1

i got my colposcopy results back and it says scant fragments of histologically unremarkable endocerix rare atypical squamous, favor reactive changes. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

: "unremarkable endocervical cells" and rare "squamous reactive atypia"  essentially is a normal colposcopic finding.  A repeat pap smear in a year or so will provide reassurance .

Question 2

do i really need a colposcopy everytime i have an abnormal pap?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: A pap smear is not good for diagnosing specific problems. It is only good for picking up general abnormalities. So if your pap smear shows abnormal cells, you need a colposcopy to actually give you a diagnosis as to what that abnormality represents. Very important!

Question 3

are abnormal cells removed with a colposcopy biopsy?

Accepted Answer

After colposcopy..: This is done after Acetic Acid is put on the cervix to show the affected area(s).  It/they show up as white patch/patches which are then all removed with a biopsy, like a cone biopsy.  This is then examined under a microscope to determine if it is malignant.

Question 4

how common is it to have an abnormal pap 6 months following a colposcopy freezing?

Accepted Answer

Quite common: The freezing or cryotherapy does not get rid of the virus which caused the abnormal cells.  It only gets rid of the abnormal cells.  If the virus that caused the cellular abnormalties (hpv) persists in your system, it can cause cellular irregularity (dysplasia) at any time.  Just make sure you keep up with the pap smear schedule recommended by your gyn.

Question 5

i had a colposcopy and there were abnormal cells visible without the use of vinegar what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

ABNORMAL PAP R/O HPV: R/O HPV Given your past history you may WANT TO GET A SECOND OPINION for treatment options . I would request recheck copies of reports and get the recommendations of your current gyn for treatment options

Question 6

does a colposcopy basically feel the same as a pap smear? i have to have one done in result of abnormal pap. kind of nervous...

Accepted Answer

Pap with pinching: It is a similar examination as a pap smear but the biopsies of the cervix might produce some "pinching".

Question 7

sept 2012 pap  came back abnormal. i had colposcopy and all was fine. had another pap done last week, came back w/ signs of cervical dysplaisa????????

Accepted Answer

Very common: It is not unusual for a pap smear to return as abnormal on a follow up pap. It does not mean that you have cancer. Your doctor may repeat the pap in 6 months because it is not unusual for the dysplasia to resolve or your doctor may want to do another colposcopy. You and your doctor will decide the treatment that best fits you. The important thing is that you do not skip your pap smears

Question 8

i had my regular pap and it came back abnormal,  then they did a colposcopy and biopsy, told me they did not see anything during the colposcopy, the b?

Accepted Answer

Possible: There is a wide spectrum of what is abnormal on a pap smear. Sometimes the abnormality is such that you see it at colposcopy, many times the colposcopy is negative. It is best to have the health care provider explain to you the specific nature of your abnormal pap smear.

Question 9

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 10

colposcopy detected abnormal vessels. what does this indicate? dr was vaugue. i also had agcus

Accepted Answer

Abnormal cells.: Atypical vessels is a common term used in colposcopy evaluation of pap smear abnormalities.  The presence of atypical vessels may be related to pre-cancerousor even cancerous cells.  These areas usually need to be biopsied to rule out or confirm this possibility.  Agcus stands for atypical glandular cells of undeterminate significance.  This also is something that requires further investigation.

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I got my colposcopy results back and it says scant fragments of histologically unremarkable endocerix rare atypical squamous, favor reactive changes. what does this mean?

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Do i really need a colposcopy everytime i have an abnormal pap?

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Are abnormal cells removed with a colposcopy biopsy?

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How common is it to have an abnormal pap 6 months following a colposcopy freezing?

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I had a colposcopy and there were abnormal cells visible without the use of vinegar what does this mean?

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Does a colposcopy basically feel the same as a pap smear? i have to have one done in result of abnormal pap. kind of nervous...

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Sept 2012 pap came back abnormal. i had colposcopy and all was fine. had another pap done last week, came back w/ signs of cervical dysplaisa????????

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I had my regular pap and it came back abnormal, then they did a colposcopy and biopsy, told me they did not see anything during the colposcopy, the b?

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

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Colposcopy detected abnormal vessels. what does this indicate? dr was vaugue. i also had agcus

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