Question 1

got pap smear done and it came back as "hpv negative' however some atypical cells were found. what are atypical cells? what causes them? is it cancer?

Accepted Answer

Atypical: cells are those cells that have abnormal appearance on cytology, usually caused by infection.  It is not cancer.

Question 2

should a person have a follow-up pap smear immediately after atypical cells are found, or should they wait 6 months?

Accepted Answer

Wait : You wait for 3-6 months, depending on what your gynae told you.
I would also get immunised agains Human Pappiloma Virus.

Question 3

i went for a pap smear and the gynae phoned me to say that there are atypical cells and i must not worry but i need to come back in 6 months for another pap smear.
is there nothing i can do in the mean time.. i am  now unfortunately worried?

Accepted Answer

HPV testing: Having abnormal cells on pap smear can mean many things. Because of the speed at which these cells may progress, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) usually recommends that a Pap smear be repeated within 12 months. However, in your age group, doing an immediate HPV test can also be helpful as it gives more information about the cause of those atypical cells.

Question 4

pap smear done 8 months back, no atypical cells, only mild inflammatory smear. doctor said it is normal, should the test be repeated any time soo?

Accepted Answer

No. Not needed. : It's good news if the cells where not abnormal. Some inflammatory changes are not worrisome. It is also important to know if the HPV test was done. HPV is a virus which may lead to abnormal cells in time. If not the HPV and cells were both negative, you should have nothing to worry about regarding cervical cancer. Inflammatory changes are usually self limited and may be due to hormonal factors.

Question 5

i went to an obgyn in october they stated that i had an abnormal cell turnover in my pap smear and i noticed that on the left side of my neck and in my diaphragm there is a lump especially when i eat food. what can be the cause?

Accepted Answer

: The statements are not intelligible and unrelated. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 6

i am 22. i had a leep done in january. last week i did a pap smear and he called me and said i have slightly abnormal cell. next week im going in for another colposcopy. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

LEEP ?'S: Leep procedures usually remove the "abnormal cells" which the LEEP procedure is performed to remove, but persistent HPV infection may cause more abnormal cells to occur after the LEEP procedure. Colposcopy can detect the location of abnormal cells on the remaining cervix, and other treatments (TCA treatment or cryo procedures) may be alternative treatments.

Question 7

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 8

what to do if i have a agus (atypical glandular cells) pap smear?

Accepted Answer

REPEAT PAP: MAY NEED MICROSCOPIC EXAM OF THE CERVIX; FOLLOW UP CLOSELY WITH GYN

Question 9

my pap smear and my results were  endocervical/transformation zone component atypical squamous cells of  undetermined significance?

Accepted Answer

Follow up needed: You should discuss follow up with your doctor. Typically a colposcopy is recommended to look closer at your cervix.

Question 10

following pap smear i need to have a colposcopic examination with biopsy and 'atypical spindle cell tumour needs to be excluded'. what is this?

Accepted Answer

ASCUS: The preferred approach for evaluation of women ages 25 or older with ASC-US cytology is testing for high-risk types of HPV with triage of women who test positive to colposcopy. Use of HPV testing to triage further evaluation of ASC-US is the most effective strategy for detecting high-grade premalignant disease or cervical cancer.

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Got pap smear done and it came back as "hpv negative' however some atypical cells were found. what are atypical cells? what causes them? is it cancer?

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Should a person have a follow-up pap smear immediately after atypical cells are found, or should they wait 6 months?

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I went for a pap smear and the gynae phoned me to say that there are atypical cells and i must not worry but i need to come back in 6 months for another pap smear. is there nothing i can do in the mean time.. i am now unfortunately worried?

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Pap smear done 8 months back, no atypical cells, only mild inflammatory smear. doctor said it is normal, should the test be repeated any time soo?

A member asked:

I went to an obgyn in october they stated that i had an abnormal cell turnover in my pap smear and i noticed that on the left side of my neck and in my diaphragm there is a lump especially when i eat food. what can be the cause?

A member asked:

I am 22. i had a leep done in january. last week i did a pap smear and he called me and said i have slightly abnormal cell. next week im going in for another colposcopy. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

Does chlamydia cause abnormal cells in a pap smear test?

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What to do if i have a agus (atypical glandular cells) pap smear?

A member asked:

My pap smear and my results were endocervical/transformation zone component atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance?

A member asked:

Following pap smear i need to have a colposcopic examination with biopsy and 'atypical spindle cell tumour needs to be excluded'. what is this?

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