Can you have abnormal cells with negative HPV?
If you test negative for HPV, you are not likely to have cervical precancer, and you should have repeat HPV testing with or without a Pap test in three years. In most cases, the ASC-US will resolve during this time.
Can you have negative HPV and abnormal Pap?
If you take the Pap smear together with the HPV test and you get a negative result, you don’t need to retake the test for another 5 years. But if it turns out to have an abnormal result, then you need to retake the test earlier than the five-year interval.
Can you have abnormal cervical cells without HPV?
No HPV found – means you don’t have high risk HPV. So you will be invited back for cervical screening in 3 or 5 years time depending on your age and where you live. HPV found with no cell changes – means you have high-risk HPV, but you do not have changes to your cervical cells.
What happens if you have abnormal cells after a smear?
It’s often done if cervical screening finds abnormal cells in your cervix. These cells often go away on their own, but sometimes there’s a risk they could eventually turn into cervical cancer if not treated.
What does it mean if you have abnormal cells in your cervix?
An abnormal cervical screening test result means that you have changes in the cells covering the neck of your womb (cervix). These changes are not cancer. The cells often go back to normal by themselves. But in some women, if not treated, these changes could develop into cancer in the future.
Should you worry about an abnormal Pap smear?
Most abnormal Pap smear results are nothing to worry about Most women will have at least one abnormal Pap smear result in their lifetime, with an overall average of 5% of all Pap tests coming back as “abnormal.” In most cases, the abnormal result is nothing to worry about, but it’s important to follow up to make sure.
Why is my Pap smear abnormal?
The main cause of abnormal Pap test results is infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). There are many types of HPV. Some types have been linked to cancer of the cervix, vulva, and vagina. Other types have been linked to genital warts.
Can abnormal cells go back to normal?
The cells often go back to normal by themselves. But in some women, if not treated, these changes could develop into cancer in the future. Your screening result may say you have: low grade (borderline or mild cell changes)
What causes an abnormal Pap?
Most abnormal Pap smears are caused by certain types of human papillomavirus, or HPV. Frequently, these viruses and the cell changes that they cause on the cervix will go away on their own. However, HPV may stay in the body for many years without causing any signs or symptoms.
What are the reasons for an abnormal Pap smear?
– Yeast infection – Bacterial vaginosis – Trichomoniasis – Chlamydia – Gonorrhea – Herpes simplex virus
What does a bad Pap smear result mean?
Results that come back showing the presence of HPV or cancerous or pre-cancerous cells is what the doctor is referring to if you have a “bad” Pap test. The results from continued screenings over time help us determine the next course of action to protect you and your cervix.
What causes an irregular Pap smear?
– Genital warts (herpes) – Trichomoniasis (another common STI) – Other infections – General inflammation