My gf got diagnosed with having an abnormal papsmear. What are the chances that she will not be able to have kids?
2007-07-03 11:51:05 · 4 answers · asked by soljah67 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It depends on what caused the errant reading/interpretation.
She should have a repeat pap done. 72 hours prior to it, she should NOT have sex, she should NOT douche (not that she ever should), and she should NOT be within 7 days of her period either way. These things are notorious for causing misinterpretations of pap smears.
Should the next pap come back with anomalies as well, then she will be sent out for a colposcope; they will take biopsies of any questionable areas. Depending upon the results of the biopsies and how invasive her particular type of dysplasia is (IF she has it at all), she will then be treated accordingly.
However, if her condition is mild to moderate then she should have NO fertility issues in the future. Moderate to severe could mean difficulty to complete infertility, but only time, determination and end result of treatment will dictate these things.
11 years ago, I was diagnosed with cervical cancer, had a full course of treatment, and today am perfectly healthy...AND I could still have children if I wanted to (though at 40, I don't want to!). So it really depends upon her treatment and how advanced her case is...IF she has any condition to be concerned with in the first place.
First step though is to make sure she follows up with ALL treatment, including follow-up paps after any surgical treatment is performed.
Good luck.
2007-07-03 12:04:23 · answer #1 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will depend on what is causing the abnormality. The reason I say that is because although the pap smear is meant to screen for cervical cancer or pre-cerivcal cancer sometimes the test can show up abnormal because of infection of the cervix too (I've had this happen several times). If it is just an infection the dr will give her an antibiotic to clear up the problem.
If it is abnormal because of pre-cancerous issues or cancerous issues the treatment can vary. The only way to know for sure is to have her talk to her dr to see what they say.
2007-07-03 11:56:03 · answer #2 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many women experience abnormal pap smears at some point in their life and still have children easily. It really depends on what is causing the abnormality. She should get a repeat test and then, depending on those results, a biopsy/colposcopy which can give further information.
2007-07-03 12:11:11 · answer #3 · answered by egking_mph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not clear what the abnormality is. There is possibility of having kids in many cases. Good luck!
2007-07-03 11:55:05 · answer #4 · answered by aWellWisher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋