nervous about upcoming pap result.

[reginawondale]

I would like for a medical professional to answer this question. For the last couple of years, my paps have been abnormal. My most recent pap which was about 7 months ago showed LGSIL but my colposcopy came back normal.
My dr scheduled me for a repeat pap 6 months later since the colpo was normal. Well the 6 month repeat pap is about 4 weeks away and I am nervous.
What does it mean when a pap shows these types of abnormalties but the colposcopy is normal? Should I be worried? I was also diagnosed with high risk hpv about a year ago or more and I am 40 years old.

[reginawondale]

Just to let you know my pap came back normal and I am so relieved. :)

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
If the PAP smear is abnormal but the colposcopy is normal then a repeat PAP smear should be done every 6 months and if they are still abnormal then a colposcopy or biopsy should be done.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.