Abnormal Pap Test

I have had a few paps come back abnormal and if i remember correctly i had an infection at the time and that was what was throwing it off.... i woundnt worry about it!

I had an abnormal pap about 5 years ago at age 22. They had me come back every 3 months to make sure all was well. I had 2 more before they came back normal again. From what i've heard, this is very common. I know A LOT of people who've had abnormal paps. Several friends, my mom, even my grandmother have had this. After my 1st bout at age 22, I got married and went on to have 2 daughters. During my pregnancy with my oldest daughter, I had an abnormal pap again, which they contributed to a yeast infection.
Now, it's not even something that comes up when I see my OB. I wouldn't worry about getting pregnant. I say keep trying and do not worry.

I have had HPV too - and from what i understand, you always have it - it just is more active at times - and, yes - it can possibly lead to cervical cancer and other things - but many people just carry it for years. as long as you're getting checked regularly, they can catch something really early. but it will not hurt your baby.

I really wouldn't worry too much. it's when your pap come by high risk that you'd need to worry or if you had HPV again. HPV usually starts off as genital warts and grows into something more if left untreated. in which case it would not be good to get pregnant. but i think you're in the clear. even people with high risk results go through a lot more before being really concerned. if it came back with melanoma then definitely be worried. but like i said, you're pretty much in the clear. pap results are tricky b/c any extra bacteria on the smear make it look like an abnormal pap. i worked for an ob-gyn for 5 yrs until i became a SAHM. so fortunately i know A LOT about this subject.

I had a abnormal pap when i was about 22. So i had to see my doctor every 3-4 months within in a year to make sure everything was okay. I'm surprised your dr. didn't want to see you for another year. Maybe a 2nd opinion?? i hope everything would be okay, but if your dr. is not freaking out you would hope and trust that she knows what is best for you.