A member asked:

Abnormal pap 2 wks ago,nurse says doc wants to "discuss further". she mentioned low grade squ cells. i worry why he wouldn't just sched a colposcopy?

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Repeat Pap may be ok: The abnormality on the Pap smear may be so minor that your doctor feels you could simply repeat the Pap smear in 3-6 months and avoid the discomfort and expense of colposcopy. Cervical cancer is one of those conditions where you really have time to observe what will happen, especially with a low grade abnormality. Your doctor probably wants to give you all the options--a good idea:)

Answered 5/13/2015

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