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Does having an ascus pap at age 23 (resolved by repeat pap being all normal since ) have any impact on an ascus pap at age 40. hpv status not known?

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Dr. Craig Smith answered

Specializes in Urology

Recurrence may occur: Encouraging that the second pap was negative. If you were positive for hpv a higher recurrence rate would be anticipated. You are doing the right thing by having proper surveillance pap exams.

Answered 2/27/2014

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