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Hpv 5 years ago had colposcopy done had clear paps after. gave birth 3 years ago and 5 weeks ago haven't had a pap in 3 years do i still have to worry?
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Re-exposure: Abnormal pap smears come from an infection with the human papilloma virus, which is sexually transmitted. The only way for a woman to be sure that she has not been exposed to HPV, is by testing.
Answered 12/30/2014
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