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Mild acute inflammation on a pap smear, by itself, is not a cause for concern. Talk with your health care provider about whether additional testing for infection is required in your situation.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 6y agoreactive changes mean in pap smear the result of test .positive or nagative .next test
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∙ 8y ago"Reactive changes" are changes in cells of the cervix that aren't suggesting cancer or pre-cancerous changes. They normally go away on their own.
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∙ 6y agopap test ,inflammation of cervix in women
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Should you worry if you have reactive cellular changes in your pap smear result?
Reactive cellular changes on a pap smear result is an old-style result that is no longer used in the US. It is not a result that typically requires additional testing. Ask your health care provider for information specific to your result and pap history.
What are reactive glandular cells in a pap smear?
epithelial cells
What all do a pap smear cover?
A pap smear checks for cervical cancer and precancerous changes on the cervix.
What does blood in your pap smear mean?
It's not unusual for women to have a small amount of bleeding with their pap smear. On its own, blood in the pap smear has no clinical significance.
What does the medical Abbreviation pap mean?
Papanicolaou smear is Pap
Can a pap smear stop you from conceiving?
A pap smear does not affect your fertility. You are as likely to get pregnant after a pap smear as you are before a pap smear.
What is htb mean in a pap smear?
what is HTB with Pap,and celula,negative.
If the result of your pap smear is 'PAP II' what does that mean?
Pap II is not a standard, Bethesda result for a pap smear. Ask your health care provider for more information about your result.
What can be tested with a pap smear?
A pap smear is a screening test for cancer and precancerous changes of the cervix. An abnormal test result points out the need for additional testing.
What does it mean when you have epithelial cells present in a pap smear?
Epithelial cells are a normal part of the anatomy. They are the type of cell checked in a pap smear. If they are present, it's a sign that the pap smear got a decent sample.
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.
What test detects cancerous changes in cells of the uterus and cervix?
Pap smear
