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Old 03-11-2009, 05:19 AM   #1
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Red face Anyone with bad pap?
After 22 years of good paps, I have one showing atypical cells. I am beside myself and of course, freaking out because I have terrible health anxiety. I also have atrophy but just started taking bioidentical hormones and feel so much better. Could this ever be attributed to menopause? I know it isn't realted to the hormones because this started 3 months ago. I now have to have a colposcopy and I'm very scared. Thank you for your replies.

 
Old 03-11-2009, 06:37 AM   #2
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Re: Anyone with bad pap?
Hi,

First take a deep breath and try not to worry. I know it's easier said than done.

Atypical squamous cells undetermined significance (ASCUS) is a common finding. 90-95 % is the result of some sort of infection.

Also since you have atrophy too that can cause inflammation and skew your results.

Good luck and I hope this has helped.

Chantal

 
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Old 03-11-2009, 09:47 AM   #3
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Re: Anyone with bad pap?
Thank you so much, Chantal. My nerves are absolutely shot. I appreciate that so much & your statistics are encouraging.

 
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