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I did my first pap smear, 2 days after my period [the doctor saw blood on my cervix] and 6 days after sex. results: isolated ascus . hpv suspected. moderate inflammation and reactive cellular noted. limited by suboptimal preservation. explain please?

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"ASCUS" means "abnormal squamous cells of uncertain significance", and signifies cellular changes , non-malignant, with said changes consistent with possible human papilloma virus or just chronic inflammation. A repeat Pap smear is usually done in six months.

Answered 8/13/2021

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ASCUS is not dangerous. You ought to get repeat PAPs as advised by your doctor. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

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