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A member asked:

I had a baby 3 months ago and had a pap smear last week. the results came back with possible hgil. scared to go for a coloscopy. is there a link?

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No: The abnormal pap smear indicates that there may be cells on the cervix which could become cancer in the future. The colposcopy is essential to gain more information and to see if treatment is needed to prevent cancer. This should not be related to your recent delivery.

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/2/2015

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