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My papsmear abnormal and the don't no why could it be caz like couple minutes before i did my pap i use anti bacterial soap to clean my vagina can that play a roll in my abnormal pap.the lab don't no why.

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Quite possibly.: It is entirely possible that the soap you caused enough inflammation to cause abnormal appearing cells on your pap.

Answered 7/19/2013

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Not soap: There can be several reasons a pap smear is abnormal. The only important reason is whether or not a high-risk hpv virus is present. If it is present, you will need careful follow-up to hopefully be sure it resolves.

Answered 3/23/2013

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