YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for August, 2000: Re: Abnormal pap

Re: Abnormal pap

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 8 Aug 2000 21:59:10 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 8 Aug 2000, Alena wrote: >
>I just got the results from my first 6 month check up for mild dysplasia
>and the results were still abnormal. I was wondering if it often takes
>more than six months for the dysplasia to revert to normal. I know it's
>an individual diagnosis but I was just wondering what the average person
>experiences. I was also wondering if there was a better test (besides
>biopsy) I could have that might help with my diagnosis.

85% of mild dysplasias wil resolve in 12 -18 months (but have the ability to return). Biopsy directed by colposcopy is the gold standard for diagnosis.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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