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Do i really need a colposcopy everytime i have an abnormal pap?
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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!
Answered 12/18/2013
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