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I have had 2 abnormal pap smears in the past 6 months. i also have lupus. could this be serious?

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Dr. Gary Sterba answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

What is abnormal ? : Your gynecologist has to decide what is the next step depending the result of your pap smear . If you also have lupus , it should not change the decisions or the prognosis of the pap smear results.

Dr Francis agreed

Answered 11/9/2014

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Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

Lupus: Lupus patients are more prone to having abnormal pap smears. Keep regular followup with gyn to stay on top of this.

Answered 5/4/2013

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A member asked:

I have had 2 abnormal pap smears in the past 6 months. i also have lupus. could this be serious?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gary Sterba answered

Dr Francis agreed

Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

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