Cervical smear results come as
abnormal
cin1
cin2
cin3
cancer
you have abnormal, which is fine because it can rectify itself. Sometimes cervical dysplasia can be caused by hpv (human papaloma virus spelling might be off on the middle word!) but not always.
Make an appointment to see your dr and get them to explain it to you properly. If they were concerned they would have sent you to see the coloscopy clinic so try not to worry too much. Even if it hasnt resolved itself in 6 months it doesnt mean its serious just means its stuborn!
They tell that the cells have changed by putting the sample taken on a microscope slide and setting it, it is then dyed and looked at by a scientist to look for abnormalities. The different stages have a different appearance.
My mum had an abnormal smear years ago and 6 months later she had another and it was fine. Try not to worry, if there was something to worry about the drs woudl have you in quickly
if you need more info pm me
stacie