WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2003: Re: Abnormal pap smears for 3 years

Re: Abnormal pap smears for 3 years

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:29:47 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 24 Feb 2003, Heather wrote: >
>I have had abnormal pap smears for the last 3 years, ranging from ASCUS
>to
>CIN II. I go back every 4 months for a repeat pap, and get the same
>results each time. After the 3rd abnormal pap smear, my doctor
>recommended a Colposcopy and Biopsy, both of which he performed. He
>said the test confirmed that I have Moderate Dysplasia, and not to worry
>because cancer takes a long time to develop. He has also mentioned that
>dysplasia is often caused by HPV, but has never tested me for it. Should
>he? I really don't understand why my pap smears have been abnormal for
>so long, and why the only remedy seems to be to keep going in until it
>becomes normal. I would appreciate any information.

Have you gotten a second opinion? Moderate dysplasia is usually treated, most often by LEEP, but also by laser or cryotherapy. If you do see antoehr doctor, be sure to bring copies of all your recent pap smears and biopsies.

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

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