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1084114 tn?1302079830

Can some one help? I am confused!

Hi...I just came back from the doctor's office for a consultation to have my tubes tied and while I was there I was informed that I had ASCUS but my HPV results were negative? Can someone please explain to me that this means because now I am very worried!!!! What is it? Where does it come from? What causes it? It is a symptom or a cause regarding  something more serious like for example   Cancer, HIV, Anything????? Please Help Me!!!!!
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1084114 tn?1302079830
Thank you so much.....so its nothin dangerous!
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An ASCUS pap smear result is considered to be mildly abnormal. This is the most common type of abnormal Pap smear. ASCUS stands for Atypical Cells of Undetermined Significance,and basically means there were mild cellular changes and the the cause in unknown.

The first step in managing an ASCUS Pap smear is to repeat the Pap test. Many times a slight infection or cervical inflammation may causes a Pap to come back as ASCUS. The Pap may be repeated immediately or within 4-6 months. The doctor may prescribe an antibiotic to clear up any possible infection prior to the repeat Pap.

Remember to not have sex, douche, or use tampons 24-48 hours prior to the Pap smear test. These can often give false results.

The bottom line is that there is no immediate cervical cancer risk in an ASCUS Pap smear. It is very important to follow up with a repeat Pap smear or colposcopy if your doctor orders.
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