Abnormal Papsmear Outcome?!


Question:

Abnormal Papsmear Outcome?

My gf got diagnosed with having an abnormal papsmear. What are the chances that she will not be able to have kids?


Answers:

It depends on what caused the errant reading/interpretation.

She should have a repeat pap done. 72 hours prior to it, she should NOT have sex, she should NOT douche (not that she ever should), and she should NOT be within 7 days of her period either way. These things are notorious for causing misinterpretations of pap smears.

Should the next pap come back with anomalies as well, then she will be sent out for a colposcope; they will take biopsies of any questionable areas. Depending upon the results of the biopsies and how invasive her particular type of dysplasia is (IF she has it at all), she will then be treated accordingly.

However, if her condition is mild to moderate then she should have NO fertility issues in the future. Moderate to severe could mean difficulty to complete infertility, but only time, determination and end result of treatment will dictate these things.

11 years ago, I was diagnosed with cervical cancer, had a full course of treatment, and today am perfectly healthy...AND I could still have children if I wanted to (though at 40, I don't want to!). So it really depends upon her treatment and how advanced her case is...IF she has any condition to be concerned with in the first place.

First step though is to make sure she follows up with ALL treatment, including follow-up paps after any surgical treatment is performed.

Good luck.




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