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Your doctor may ask to see you after a pap smear to discuss results or treatment options, or to recommend earlier retesting. The possibilities are endless and range from benign to serious. Call your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.

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Im pregnant and you just had a pap smear done then your doctor want you to come in and talk about the test what does this mean?

It means the doctor wants to talk to you about the pap smear


Can the doctor see any abnormalities during a pap test?

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How does a pap test diagnose cervical dysplasia?

The Pap test is a simple procedure. A doctor inserts a small brush and obtains a sample of cervical cells that are then analyzed under a microscope.


Do you need a pap smear test after a miscarriage?

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Odorless yellow discharge that doesn't stop you went to the doctor and received test showing a regular pap smear?

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How long shoud you wait to get another pap smear after you got an abnormal pap?

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