WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 1998: Re: ASCUS

Re: ASCUS

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 3 May 1998 10:51:12 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 1 May 1998, Cindy wrote: >
>Just found out that this was the result of my recent annual PAP. My doc
>said it is something that is sexually transmitted...both my husband and
>I are the only partners we've ever had. I don't know what it is and I'm
>worried and a little scared. I'm supposed to go back in two months for
>another PAP. What exactly is this condition, how is it caused, and how
>can it go away? I don't smoke or drink and I live a very healthy
>lifestyle. What should I do?
>
>Cindy

ASCUS is Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined (Unknown) Significance. Basically, I tell patients to repeat the pap in 3-6 months. ASCUS paps are a big discussion area for physicians too. It's a relatively new classification and only indicates the need for follow up. Some ASCUS may be precursors to a continuum of cervical abnormalities which *may* be associated with a sexually transmitted set of viruses (HPV). It is by *no means* certain that this is the case with you. Be assured that, if left untreated, upwards of 85% of these revert to normal in 1-2 years. Yesm the progression in either direction is usually slow.

What I tell my patients is ASCUS means ASK US in 3-6 months.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

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