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If i had abnormal cells (cin 3) which was removed with lletz, how come my recent check up smear was normal with no hpv? i thought i'd have hpv still.

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Resolved: Your body is able to get rid of the HPV. With the CIN 3 removed and a normal pap you are back to normal. You must continue your follow up because the recurrence risk is 30% to 50%.

Dr Semel agreed

Answered 7/20/2015

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A member asked:

If i had abnormal cells (cin 3) which was removed with lletz, how come my recent check up smear was normal with no hpv? i thought i'd have hpv still.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Dr Semel agreed

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