ASCUS is the most common abnormal Pap smear result and usually does not mean cancer. If you have an abnormal Pap smear, more tests may be needed, like a repeat Pap, HPV test, or colposcopy. Abnormal ...

The treatment you need for abnormal cervical cell changes depends on whether you have low grade or high grade changes. Many women with low grade changes don't need treatment as the cell changes go ...

1. Among female patients with positive human papillomavirus (HPV) test results and negative intraepithelial lesion or malignancy (NILM) findings on cytology, less than half received the surveillance ...

2 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gødstrup Hospital, Herning 7400, Denmark Introduction Colposcopy is a standard procedure for evaluating cervical abnormalities and collecting cervical ...

Background: Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. However, in developing countries, the primary focus for cervical cancer prevention and control remains on the ...

The need for a colposcopy depends on factors such as the type of human papillomavirus (HPV) detected, your age, and the presence of atypical cervical cells. HPV infections can sometimes cause changes ...

The authors have declared no conflicts of interest. Objective: To determine the correlation between colposcopic and final histopathologic results amongst patients undergoing a colposcopic evaluation ...

A normal colposcopy result means a person has no cervical cancer cells, including precancerous ones. Abnormal results may indicate a person has cancerous or precancerous cells in their cervix.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Cervical cancer risk was higher for women without colposcopy within 12 months of abnormal Pap or HPV test result ...

A colposcopy is a procedure a doctor may request to check for cervical cancer. It can cause mild discomfort, soreness, cramping, or bleeding. However, it does not often cause long lasting or severe ...

The first step is for the doctor to ask about your complete medical history and discuss your risk factors and symptoms with you. Then your doctor will physically examine you, which typically means a ...