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.
Abnormal pap smear results do not affect your ability to get pregnant.
A pap smear is used to detect the presence of abnormal cells in the cervix, most often. Vaginal and anal pap smears are also used.
Yes, it is very common for pap smears to go from abnormal to normal.
No, a woman with an abnormal Pap smear can continue to use NuvaRing. Be sure to follow up with all testing recommendations.
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You can have abnormal cells in the vaginal cuff, even if you don't have a cervix.
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No, it does not need to be removed for a Pap smear. The annual gyn exam and testing can be done with the Nuva Ring in place. Not that I know of. I have had a pap smear done with it in. It may just be the practitioner's preference. If so, then she/he can probably remove and place it back immediately after the exam. But I would leave it in and inform my practitioner.
A pap smear will not detect ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer won't affect whether a pap smear is normal or abnormal -- it could be either one.
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.
Stopping the birth control pill will not normall affect a pap smear test. The exception is a woman in menopause who stopped estrogen many months before the pap smear; this patient may have a higher risk for an inadequate, but not abnormal, pap result.
Recommendations for testing after an abnormal pap smear depend on the exact pap result, the patient's age, and her medical history. You may be advised to repeat the pap smear anywhere from six months to three years later. Contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.