My last pap test, the nurse told me, came back with abnormal cells. What can this mean? I had a friend who had cervical cancer at age 18. I am 17 and VERY worried. I had a baby earlier this year and had difficulties after the birth. There was talk of a historectamy (horrible spelling i bet). I just want to know what to expect tomorrow at my follow up exam. Good and bad.
2006-11-26 17:55:51 · 4 answers · asked by Obsidian Butterfly 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
The doc told me i needed a colposcapy. i have heard they hurt (im a wuss) i am extremely anxious about tomorrow. (i.e. its 1 a.m and im asking every Q i can think of)
2006-11-26 18:06:07 · update #1
It will depend on whether you have the type of hpv cells that cause cancer. Some hpv cells do not cause cancer. I dont know what they told you when you gave birth, but they may have discovered the cells that do cause cancer. If that is the case, the dr. will tell you the process of what you will need to do.
You will need to be responsible about the people that you have sex with in the future. HPV can be passed on even if you do use condoms. You can even give it to your children.
Good luck to you.
2006-11-26 18:01:13 · answer #1 · answered by designerista 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't be scared. I have always had normal pap test (20yrs old) and just 2 months ago I had abnormal bleeding so they did a coloscopy right then, I didn't know what they were going to do and it all happened so fast I didn't have time to worry about it. but they took 2 biopsies, one was the cause for my bleeding and that hurt a little, but they then saw a white spot which usually only shows up on abnormal cells and when they took the biopsy of that I didn't even feel it. It came back cancer free and now I have to back in 6 months to re check my pap smear. so don't worry to much
2006-11-27 03:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anyone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The HPV shot is valueless. It purely protects against some lines of the virus, and there are hundreds if distinctive varieties obtainable. maximum human beings of strange PAPs are brought about by HPV. in case you have ever had intercourse with somebody else who had a much spouse or extra until eventually now you, than you may get HPV. men in no way get indications and there is not any thank you to envision them for it. they only bypass it alongside! I had an strange PAP whilst i exchange into 19. I had a biopsy and then had my cervix frozen. i do no longer think of there is any way they are going to take care of your strange PAP in case you're pregnant however(until eventually its existence threatening). you will in all hazard could wait until eventually the baby is born. yet i could be incorrect, i'm no healthcare expert. desire all of it is going properly for you!
2016-10-04 10:12:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abnormal pap tests are common and usually it's nothing bad. Do whatever follow-up tests your doctor recommends and wait for the results before allowing any panic.
You should follow up on this, but since in most cases it turns out to be no problem, don't start worrying yet. :o)
Best Wishes,
Sue
2006-11-26 17:59:12 · answer #4 · answered by newbiegranny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋