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abnormal pap smears
I have had two abnormal pap smears. This is very scary to me, what might be the problem. and what is ASCUS. please help
ASCUS is an acronym for atypical cells of undetermined significance and indicates mild cellular cervical changes with an unknown cause. They may just repeat the smear in 6-12 mos to check for any changes. I have had this and had moderate dyplasia, which are pre-cancerous cells - No big deal - had cryotherapy, which froze the neck of the cervix - little uncomfortable - but no big deal. Best thing you can do is get retested when your Dr suggests it. That was almost 20yrs ago for me - have been fine ever since :) Dont stress, lots of people get 'abnormal' pap tests and they are very treatable.
I am not sure what ASCUS is, google it. Abnormal pap can mean many things...its a preliminary test not a diagnostic test, so it just shows something amiss could be nothing, HPV is a very common reason for them to be abnormal, its the most common Std in woman. I have a few friends that have had them abnormal and that has been the reason. Its not too serious, I wouldn't worry too much. It could be serious but probably not, just relax until you talk to the doctor.
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