When should PAP be repeated?
When should PAP be repeated?
Repeat testing—For patients under 25, a repeat Pap test may be done in 6 months or 1 year. For patients 25 or older, repeat HPV testing or co-testing (having the HPV test and Pap test done at the same time) is recommended as a follow-up to some abnormal test results.
What is cin2 of the cervix?
Moderately abnormal cells are found on the surface of the cervix. CIN 2 is usually caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) and is found when a cervical biopsy is done. CIN 2 is not cancer, but may become cancer and spread to nearby normal tissue if not treated.
What is the difference between LSIL and ascus?
ASCUS (Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance). This means your Pap smear results are borderline, between normal and abnormal. This means your Pap smear results are borderline but may be more serious. LSIL (Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion).
What causes Ascus without HPV?
The most common causes of ASCUS Pap smear results are noncancerous (benign) conditions, such as infections or inflammation. These conditions can cause cervical cells to appear abnormal. Eventually, however, most cells return to a normal appearance with time.
What are the guidelines for getting a Pap smear?
Most women should start getting regular Pap smears at age 21. If you’re over 30 and have had three normal Pap tests in a row, ask your doctor about having one every five years if the test is combined with a human papillomavirus (HPV) screening.
When to stop Pap screening?
Usually, the tests can be stopped if your cervix was removed during your hysterectomy and you have no history of cervical cancer. To increase the accuracy of your Pap smear, there are several things you should avoid doing for 48 hours before the test. They include: Also, you shouldn’t have a Pap smear when you’re on your period.
What are the current recommendations for a Pap smear?
The USPSTF recommends screening for cervical cancer in women age 21 to 65 years with cytology (Pap smear) every 3 years or, for women age 30 to 65 years who want to lengthen the screening interval, screening with a combination of cytology and human papillomavirus (HPV) testing every 5 years.
What is Pap smear and what do my results mean?
A Pap smear test is a simple procedure that looks for abnormal cell changes in the cervix. The cervix is the lowest part of the uterus, located at the top of your vagina. The Pap smear test can detect pre-cancerous cells. That means the cells can be removed before they have a chance to develop into cervical cancer,…
