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Q: Pap Smear Result.... Scared
asked by: baby_cakes on November 13th, 2005
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Im not really sure where I should post this question so im sorry if its in the wrong place...

But I had my first pap smear a few weeks ago (i am 19) and this morning my docter rang me to tell me there were some low grade changes in my cells.... She said she was in a hurry and couldnt really explain it to me but she said it could be because of a virus or something and to have another pap smear in 6 months...? :(

im so confused :( and scared.. Wat does this mean? And this is my first pap smear so how do they tell if the cells have changed? :cry:

i dont wanna have to wait for 6 months knowing something could be wrong... Please help..

Thanks
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Jessica_CF20
replied on November 13th, 2005
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Im sure everything is fine if there was something wrong believe me they would not wait 6 mon ok its fine try and relax god bless
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Kgirl16
replied on November 14th, 2005
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Since the doctor was in a hurry i'm sure it wasn't serious. They never call briefly to tell you something huge. It's probably just a small vaginal infection easily curable :) no worries dear no worries
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ashley_18
replied on November 14th, 2005
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It was prolly just a yeast infection or something very minor. I would not worry about it at all. Sometimes the test could have been hard to read off the scope and they want you to come back in. No biggie
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StacieM
replied on November 17th, 2005
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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
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baby_cakes
replied on December 31st, 2007
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Just an update years later all my pap tests are now fine... yay Smile thanks guys
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Georgia59
replied on December 31st, 2007
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yay!
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Carifairy
replied on December 31st, 2007
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WOW, thanks for the update!

Sometimes abnormal smears are a FLUKE, or they simply clear up on their own.
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nightangel73
replied on December 31st, 2007
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Carifairy wrote:
WOW, thanks for the update!

Sometimes abnormal smears are a FLUKE, or they simply clear up on their own.


It is standar practice that if the cells are abnormal a colposcopy is in order to find out what is going on for sure.
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Roberta777
replied on December 31st, 2007
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Pap Smear Coming Back Abnormal
That happened to me too but my doctor called and explained it to me and said I should be seen by a GYN. He did another Pap Smear and it again showed up with HPV with the high risk types. He then did a coloscopy and a biopsy. He said I need to come back six months later for another Pap.

What wonderful news that now three years later, your tests come back normal. Great News!

Gives all of us hope.
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