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My daughter's pap came back abnormal. they said 2 wait 3 months & will have another pap. that cells correct itself. should i be worried?

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No: Vaginal bacterial infections are common in younger woman and the most common cause for an abnormal pap. If they recommended repeating it in 3 months, they are waiting for the infection to clear so that they can retest.

Answered 1/22/2013

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A member asked:

My daughter's pap came back abnormal. they said 2 wait 3 months & will have another pap. that cells correct itself. should i be worried?

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Dr. Dorothy Carin answered

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