i went to the obgyn and they said my pap is normal does that mean i dont have the genital warts
2006-12-07 16:18:22 · 8 answers · asked by sophie 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
There are only 2 of about 30 sexaully transmitted strains of HPV that cause warts. Another couple can cause cervical cancer and the most of the rest have no symptoms at all.
The majority of doctors don't test for any STDs when they do a pap smear. A pap smear typically only tests for abnormalities in the cervical cells which could be or become cancer.
2006-12-08 08:48:28 · answer #1 · answered by Phoenix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately that doesnt mean you dont have genital warts . Your doc would have to perform a hpv test to be sure . Good Luck
2006-12-07 17:36:19 · answer #2 · answered by niknak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what they tested you for. If they tested specifically for STD's, and they said everything was normal, then you are probably ok. If they just did a regular pap, you should go back in and get an STD screening. It is best to know asap, so you can get preventitive meds if you need them.
2006-12-07 16:29:43 · answer #3 · answered by Cris Tee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pap smear looks for abnormal cells which indicate cancer. He's saying you don't have those abnormalities. Warts are visible and he would have seen those as well.
2006-12-07 17:40:23 · answer #4 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be,depends on which test you took.Its best to take the overall test where they check for STD's,Cancer and inflamation.
2006-12-08 03:33:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly.
You can ask to have an HPV test to be sure.
2006-12-07 16:21:18 · answer #6 · answered by Nancy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
angela whats ur question m8 i dont understand
2006-12-07 16:23:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my docgtor told me they re checking for everything - cancer and std and imflammations.
2006-12-07 17:28:13 · answer #8 · answered by jacky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋