I received an abnormal Pap Smear and...?

Question

I got a phone call from the gynecologist office today and they told me I needed to come in next week in regards to my pap smear results and that the doctor was going to perform a procedure on me.

I'm assuming they mean a colposcopy when they say procedure. This was my first pap smear, and I'm 23. I'm extremely nervous about all of this.

I obviously need to go in to get my results and whatnot, but what on earth could be the problem? What results would trigger the need for a colposcopy?

Answer 1

HPV might be the cause of your abnormal pap smear. Don't begin to worry until you have your results.

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Answer 2

you may have HPV. Exposure to HPV can cause abnormal cells to grow on your cervix which can prompt a colposcopy. By the time women are 50 years old, 80% of us have been exposed to HPV at some point, so it's not unusual. You just need to make sure to follow up on your appointments.... But this is a question for your doctor really, so make sure to ask when you go in for it. good luck

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Answer 3

May have found something abnormal and tissue a biopsy to get more details.
I had to get it done due to abnormal tissue growth.

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