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At pap test dr said openin of cervix looked slighly irritated. i have a prolapse and play lots sports. why is it irritated ? will it affect result
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Cervix: Cervix can inflamed or irritated due to a number of reasons, some of which could cause issues with your pap smear. Too many inflammatory cells can obscure the epithelial cells your pathologist is looking for.
Answered 4/15/2014
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