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A 33-year-old female asked:
I have tested positive for high risk hpv & abnormal pap so having colposcopy done. when should you do a repeat pap smear?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Depends on findings: Of examination by colposcopy. It your doctor detects an abnormal site, s/he may do a biopsy, and will advise about the frequency of pap testing. In any case you should not wait more than one year for a repeat pap.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
38 yo, tested positive for hpv last 3 years. Colposcopy showed mild dysplasia. Is routine paps and follows ups still all that is needed?
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Had few abnormal pap smear&colposcopy showed minor changes, had few more paps came back abnormal with HPV got to have another colposcopy can you help?
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A 46-year-old female asked:
Is a colposcopy necessary if tested negative 16/18 and normal pap but positive HR/hpv with bacterial vaginosis?
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Yes, it should be done.
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