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A member asked:

If you have a normal pap smear, can you have an abnormal one 3 years later if you haven't been sexually active since then?

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Absolutely: Hpv, once introduced, will continue present and can cause premalignant and worse changes even if a person is abstinent. Please get with your physician for proper followup.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 4/1/2013

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