Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How long after a woman is infected with hpv can she develop an abnormal pap?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
We aren't sure...: We don't fully know the answer to that, but it might be very quickly and it may be as long as years. That is why women need ongoing paps and not just one every so often. Risky behavior today could show up as cancer in a decade!
Answered 11/10/2011
6.2k views
Thank
Varies: There could be changes in the pap smear in as little as three weeks or as long as over 10 years.
Answered 12/12/2013
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Had one-time oral sex on HPV positive/immunocompromised (no HIV) woman. She had history of abnormal pap (non cancerous). Chances of HPV contraction?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Performed one-time vaginal oral sex on HPV positive woman. She has history of abnormal pap (non cancer) with this HPV. My chances of HPV contraction?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
If a woman's pap test results are normal but she has an hpv infection in her body, can an hpv test detect that she has an hpv infection?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can a woman who became sexually active at or after 30 clear a HPV infection like a younger woman does? Normal paps in the past. Thank you
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Is there such thing as having an abnormal pap smear if you were infected with HPV in your mouth?
My pap test shows normal cell and did not found any hpv. But HPV DNA shows high risk HPv 16.did not understand am i currently infected with hPV or no?
I was diagnosed HPV a year ago, inadequate paps. Dr said none of the cancerous strains. How will I know if it's dormant? If it IS, will it infect othe
Can my partner continue to infect me with hpv? I am in a strongly committed monogamous relationship and just found out today that I am HPV positive. While we both have had other partners in our lifetime, my pap last year was completely normal and clean (
If a woman has an abnormal pap from HPV then why does the man not get treated?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
