Has Anyone Had an Abnormal Pap Smear?
Most Abnormal Pap Smear Results Are Nothing to Worry About Most Women Will Have at Least One Abnormal Pap Smear Result in Their Lifetime, with an Overall...
What are the chances of having an abnormal Pap smear?
About 5% of all Pap tests will be abnormal, meaning that the sample contains atypical cervical cells. However, the majority of these cells are not cancerous or even precancerous. An abnormal Pap test result does not mean cancer, but it does require follow-up to rule out the possibility of cancer.
What is the most common reason for an abnormal Pap smear?
Cause. Most abnormal Pap tests are caused by HPV infections. Other types of infection—such as those caused by bacteria, yeast, or protozoa (Trichomonas)—sometimes lead to minor changes on a Pap test called atypical squamous cells.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
