Forums » Women's Health Interactive Forums » Physical Health » Gynecology; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Dr. Malik responded: HPV. A Pap smear (or Pap 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.. Your doctor may either repeat your Pap smear, or perform a colposcopy. 2 Abnormal Papsmears In A Row...Please Help! There are several Pap test results that prompt a colposcopy: Two Pap tests in a row that show a high-risk strain of HPV (human papillomavirus). You can have _hyperlink_clicked">HPV and itself is not an issue as long as your pap smears are normal. By Amy Zehnder, MD, Virtua Obstetrician and Gynecologist. Atypical squamous cells (ASC) is the name given to squamous cells on a Pap test (also called a Pap smear or cervical cytology) that do not have a normal appearance but are not clearly precancerous. If the Pap smear result is positive because of an infection, the underlying cause should be treated. After 2 negative Pap smears are obtained, usual screening may resume. A colposcopy will ensure that your Pap test didn’t miss any abnormal cells that HPV may cause. Another one of the more common abnormal Pap smear causes, especially in women aged 16 to 35, is the sexually transmitted disease trichomoniasis. Don't Panic After an Abnormal Pap. This diagnosis means that some of the cells on your Pap smear did not look entirely normal but did not meet diagnostic criteria for a lesion. This past April I had another abnormal pap (the condition did not regress on its own). But if either of the repeat Pap smears results in ASCUS or worse, the woman should be referred for colposcopy (SOR: B). You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Abnormal Pap test results include: ASCUS ~ Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance. - Moms Under 30. has anyone had a pap come up abnormal twice in a row? My doc just wants to wait until my next regular exam in Dec 2007 to retest. it comes back negative for any std's but my family, especially my ma's side, has a history of cancer to include Cervical Cancer, Cancer of the Uterus, Breast Cancer, and Colan. I did a little looking around online on sites like webmd.com and found that after an abnormal result you should be retested every 4-6 months until you have 2 normal Paps in a row. An abnormal Pap test result can mean a number of different things. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. First in Dec 2006 then again in late March 2007. My Pap Smear Came Back Abnormal—Should I Be Worried? ; Abnormal cervical cells (Pap test) with a … Trichomoniasis and Other STDS. If a woman has an abnormal Pap smear result, a repeat test should be done every 4-6 months for 2 years until 3 consecutive negative tests have been obtained. 4. After 2 years of abnormal paps (ASCUS) corresponding with negative HPV tests (both low and high risks) I had a biopsy which led to the diagnosis of "Chronic and Acute Cervicitis with metaplasia". Dr. Your body usually clears the virus in 2-3 years but persistance means that it can cause cervical cells to change. I've had 2 abnormal PAP tests in a row. Human papilloma virus is a very common virus amongst women and is responsible for abnormal pap smears. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says it’s a good idea to take a deep breath first. Many times, the doctor doesn’t scrape enough cells and you need another smear. There was no dysplasia. Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSIL) on a Pap test are cells that appear slightly abnormal. If you get a call from your doctor’s office about an abnormal pap smear, you might start to freak out. If HPV testing is unavailable, an alternative strategy is to repeat the Pap smear at 4- to 6-month intervals. So, if the doctor’s office calls back a few days after your visit to the gynecologist, don’t panic.