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A Pap smear is meant to find changes in the cells of the cervix that could indicate cancer or a pre-cancerous condition. Occasionally, the pap smear will also indicate that there's an imbalance in the normal bacteria of the vagina, but it is not done for that purpose. A pap smear itself can't test for bacterial STDs in the vagina. If you want to know if you have chlamydia or gonorrhea, ask for those tests by name.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoThere are many kinds of abnormal pap smears. The point of the pap smear is the detection of abnormal, precancerous cells on the cervix. Occasionally, other abnormalities are found. If you're worried about your pap smear result, ask your health care provider for more information about your specific case. Some abnormalities require only routine followup in three to five years; others require other types of testing done within months of the smear. A fungal infection may cause inflammation or the detection of fungal elements on the pap smear. Ask your health care provider for information specific to your situation.
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∙ 13y agoYes; a vaginal bacteria infection can cause abnormal pap test.
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Can chlamydia cause an abnormal pap smear when you have no reproductive organs?
Chlamydia infection of the cervix could cause a pap smear with inflammation or other minor abnormalities, but not serious abnormal results. But if you have no reproductive organs, what body part is being examined with the Pap smear? Your question doesn't make sense. Please contact your health care provider to clarify what testing you have had done.
Why am i tired all the time missed period abnormal pap smear?
A missed period and fatigue can be signs of pregnancy. Take a pregnancy test.
What are the symptoms of an abnormal pap smear?
Cervical Cancer.Cervicitis (Cervix Inflammation or Infection)Checkup.Colposcopy.Common Health Tests.Genital Warts (HPV Infection)Ovarian Cancer.Painful Intercourse (Sex)
What is a metamyelocytes periph smear with abnormal findings?
what is metamtyelocytes periph smear abnormal findings
Is it easy to get pregnant when you have an abnormal pap smear?
Abnormal pap smear results do not affect your ability to get pregnant.
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Skin scrap need for investigate direct smear for skin fungus infection befor start anti fungal therapy
Does it mean I have cancer if I have received an abnormal pap smear?
Invasive cancer in a pap smear result means that abnormal cells have spread from the original site to other areas of the cervix. It is a result that requires immediate follow-up.
Is abnormal PAP smear a disease?
An abnormal pap smear is not a disease in itself. A pap smear is a screening test to find out who needs additional testing to detect disease. If you had an abnormal pap smear, talk with your health care provider to understand what the result means.
What is the cause of pus cells in a smear test?
A fungi or a bacteria that causes an infection in your vagina.
Does abnormal changs in a smear test always mean HPV present?
Abnormal changes in a pap smear may or may not be related to HPV. Getting information about your specific pap result can help you determine whether HPV is a possible cause.
If a pap smear is done soon after your period will your pap smear show up as being abnormal?
More commonly if you schedule your PAP just before your period can cause it to come back abnormal. But if your follow up is normal, don't worry. Many women have a couple abnormal over the years with no other problems.
What are the causes of abnormal pap smears?
There are many kinds of abnormal pap smears. The point of the pap smear is the detection of abnormal, precancerous cells on the cervix. Occasionally, other abnormalities are found. If you're worried about your pap smear result, ask your health care provider for more information about your specific case. Some abnormalities require only routine followup in three to five years; others require other types of testing done within months of the smear.
