Does anyone know about atypical undetermined cells in a pap smear?!
Question: Does anyone know about atypical undetermined cells in a pap smear.?
This would be a good question for anyone in the med field specializing in ob/gyn.
I'm 24 (25 in may) and my pap smears have ALWAYS been fine. I got one in October and it showed atypical undetermined cells. My gyno wasn't concerned. I went again, and he checked me with "vagina binoculars" and a vinegar solution. Nothing was there to biopsy.
The pap came back AGAIN, with atypical undetermined.
Can these cells affect the menstrual cycle.? Making it come later and lighter.? Or could that be a coincidence.? And should I really not be concerned.?
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I'm 24 (25 in may) and my pap smears have ALWAYS been fine. I got one in October and it showed atypical undetermined cells. My gyno wasn't concerned. I went again, and he checked me with "vagina binoculars" and a vinegar solution. Nothing was there to biopsy.
The pap came back AGAIN, with atypical undetermined.
Can these cells affect the menstrual cycle.? Making it come later and lighter.? Or could that be a coincidence.? And should I really not be concerned.?
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Answers:
Since you've always had normal paps in the past, the ASCUS(atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance) needs to be explored. Once the physician takes a closer look @ your cervix(like yours did) and does a biopsy(colposcopy) if appropriate, then the plan of care can be determined for you. Often the outcome shows nothing--like yours did. Why the atypical cells.? Possibly a minor infection or inflammation that your body cleared on it's own. This is is fairly common. However, sometimes there can be other abnormal cells that may be HPV, precancerous, or both. From this point, you may have a repeat pap in 3-6 months just to check your status. Beyond that, if the next pap is normal again, you'll probably go back to a yearly schedule. It's great that you're taking good care of yourself. Please follow up as you are advised but everything, at this point, sounds reassuring.Health Question & Answer
The cells of your cervix, which is the site of a pap smear, don't affect your menstrual cycle. It isn't uncommon to have atypical cells, and is just something to keep an eye on....they may indicate inflammation that occurred for some reason, and will just resolve on their own. You have nothing to worry about.Health Question & Answer
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i have had this before and when repeated it has always cleared up. my understanding is that any minor change shows up as atypical cells and the body then rights itself. i am not a doctor but that has been my experience.Health Question & Answer
I am 26 now but I had an abormal pap around the same age as you. Same history, never had an abormal pap before. I had atypical squamous cells of undetermined significane. My doctor wasn't worried either but wanted me to come back every 4-6 months to get more paps to keep an eye on it. As a precaution my doctor did an colposcopy where they scrap the cervix and then do another test, like you had done. The doc was just glad it didn't come back as HPV. I think I naturally have those cells for a few days before and after my period, whenever I go during those times of the year it most always results in an abnormal pap so I try to make my physical appts some other time of the month. Since I started doing that 2 years ago I haven't had an abnormal one since. From what I understand, these cells don't affect your cycle. I wouldn't worry.Health Question & Answer