Pap Smear: Myself
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Abnormal Pap Smear
Asked by A.H. from Springfield
on November 23, 2007
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Has anyone had an abnormal Pap smear? I have a recheck on Monday and I'm scared to death. Any words of advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
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- I had an abnormal pap a few years ago. As it turned out they didn't collect enough fluid to properly run the test. I am sure everything is fine.
- Hi A., I am 56 and my sister is 52 and she always has had a abnormal pap smear and everything always turned out. Please hang in there and everything will be fine. ...
- I've had that happen to me before. Everytime it has happened though, I've gone back to get a second Pap smear and it's come back perfectly fine. It happens to my mot...
Abnormal Pap Smear
Asked by H.W. from Austin
on October 23, 2008
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I was just wondering if anyone has had an abnormal pap smear that just corrects itself? I just got a call that mine was abnormal and that the HPV test was negative. ...
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- Yes, I have had an abnormal papsmear.. They were very vague about it all, and had me go back in 6 months... I would call back and ask more questions, nurses don't s...
- mine was abnormal at my 6 week and then they did another one about 2 months later and it was normal and then i had one in april and it was normal also
- That does sound a little strange. When I had one it was because of the estrogen in birth control. I had 7 negative HPV test but the abnormal pap upgraded to a CIN III....
Pap Smear
Asked by K.R. from Houston
on February 1, 2010
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Hello Ladies,
I was recently told by my ob/gyn's nurse that my pap showed some abnormal cells on the test. I have to go back and redo the test in 6 months. At the...
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- Don't stress. I had abnormal test when I was in my early 20s and they did a retest and it was still abnormal. Then I had cells scraped and they did a biopsy and it was...
- Hi K.. Abnormal cells are not all that uncommon. Make sure that you do go back in 6 months. If you are very concerned make an appointment with another OB/GYN to set yo...
- I just recently went through this. I could not wait 6 months to find out if it was still abnormal so I went back after 4 months for my own peace of mine. Everything ca...
Looking for Advice About a Pap Smear Result
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on January 29, 2007
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I had a pap smear test done a few month ago,the result was A typical cells.
They told me to have another test done in 6 month.I have waited only 3 and had another A t...
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- I just had the same thing happen but they told to wait 3 months and retest, now I'm waiting for those results. I'd say give it three months and rebook with the dr. G...
- I am 23 and have had several pap cmears come back with the same result, actually almost all of them, until recently. I had to keep going to the doctor every 6 months,...
- Hello, My suggestion is to access your comfort level with your current care provider. A care provider should be willing to answer your questions, address your conce...
Pap Smear - Oggyn or Primary Care Doc?
Asked by K.S. from San Francisco
on August 16, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
I moved to the US about 2 years ago, and I am due for a pap smear. Do the primary care doc's do that, or do I have to go to an OBGYN? Back home I just had ...
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- It depends on the doctor. Some may choose not to have GYN services as part of their practice because of the liability. A lot of Family Practitioners who used to have...
- Obgyn, they do it multiple times a day and are more familiar with what they are looking for since that is their specialty.
- Both can do the checkup. I was seeing my primary care doc for my annuals, but I started experiencing pain and other strange symptoms. That's when I went to an OBGYN. ...
Pap Results
Asked by G.P. from Detroit
on September 11, 2006
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Hi,
I had my annual Pap smear two weeks ago, well Friday I received a call saying it was "abnormal." I am very upset and worried that I might have cancer. I am not ...
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- Hi G., After my first child, I to had an "abnormal pap" result. It ended up being severe displasia. They did a procedure called the "LEEP" procedure, and have had...
- G., I recently had my first abnormal pap results. I was twenty six and 5 months pregnant with my daughter, who is now 4 months old. I also knew I had tested positive...
- Hi G.- I actually had this happen some years ago. My pap came back abnormal, but when they did the test again to verify, it came back okay. My doctor told me there ...
5 Weeks Pregnant and Bleeding After Yesterdays Pap Smear
Asked by M.D. from Fresno
on January 5, 2012
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So I'm stressing right now, I'm 21 years old and this is my second time being pregnant. The first time I was pregnant I miscarried at 6 weeks. The bleeding during my f...
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- M., I can't answer your questions, but it bothers me a lot that you had a pap smear while pregnant. I don't understand why your doctor did that. I also don't like ...
- Unfortunately, OBs routinely do paps at the first or second prenatal appointment. I declined this with my second pregnancy, and my home birth midwives never even menti...
- I have no answers for you, M., just wanted to send you some big hugs. I have several friends who have had multiple miscarriages and then have gone on to have beaut...
Abnormal Pap Test--HSV
Asked by T.C. from Scranton
on February 17, 2007
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A friend of mine had a pap test come back she was exposed to hsv, then blood work came back she was never exposed. She had to be retested. Any advice on how to help he...
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- I've had an abnormal pap before and the second one turned up nothing. Sometimes it just happens and it's really nothing to worry about. The tests aren't full-proof a...
- The best thing I can say is tell her to remain positive. I have been there and after my retest everything was good, I was upset over nothing. Tell her to hang in there...
- Hello, Don't be afraid or worried about the procedure in the office. I also had to have a biopsy done in the office and I was so scared, because I did not know what t...
Mammograms and Pap Smears
Asked by S. from Dallas
on August 15, 2005
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I am a missionary who is only home in Texas once a year, when I try to get my physical done, including a mammogram and a pap smear. But as I live on a limited (mission...
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- I recommend the Cooper Clinic. They offer a discount to missionaries. They have a whole menu of medical tests you can pick and choose from and have done all in one day.
- Planned Parenthood offers their services on a sliding scale basis.
- Dr. Ehmer Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates of Dallas, P.A. 712 North Washington Suite 250 Dallas, Texas 75246 ###-###-#### He works with a lot of the Dallas ...
Have You Ever Had a Pap Smear Test That Was Abnormal? HPV or Cervical Cancer
Asked by K.P. from Chicago
on March 23, 2010
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My friends daughter who is a teenager had a paps smear done. Well they went back to the dr and the dr now wants to look with a microscope. The dr told the daughter it ...
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- I am a cytotechnologist who's job it is to read your pap smears. I highly doubt a teenager has cervical cancer - though I'm sure there are rare cases. What was the pap...
- I've had abnormal paps for years. 99% of the time they treat me for a yeast infection or the like and redo the pap and it comes back within normal ranges. The pap I ...
- I had an abnormal pap about 10 yrs ago. The doctor told me it could be cervical cancer and I had to come back every 3 months to do a repeat of the pap smear. I also ha...
