Colposcopy
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Abnormal Pap during pregnancy
Labor of Love
Getting an abnormal Pap smear during pregnancy can be worrisome, but don't panic: It won't hurt your baby. Learn what you need to know here.
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Easy to be abnormal
Estronaut
Anything that contacts the cervix, from intercourse to tampons, can cause abnormal Pap smear results; don't fret: Get more information.
Drugs that can affect Pap smears
NYTimes Health
If you get an abnormal Pap smear, tell your doctor if you're taking something that contains the drugs listed here; they could have affected your results.
self-help submit a link
A look at the huge impact the Pap smear has had on women's health care. Somewhat technical, but great for understanding your doctor's perspective.
Most abnormal Pap results are not caused by cervical cancer. Learn about follow-up tests that your doctor might use to make a diagnosis.
Following up with HPV testing
Planned Parenthood
An in-depth comparison of the HPV test and Pap screening. You'll learn when each test is recommended and what information each provides.
More about HPV testing
Qiagen
This interactive slide show explains how the HPV test, combined with Pap screening, helps to assess your cervical health.
Clue in to the colposcopy
Mayo Clinic
Your doctor might follow-up on abnormal Pap smear results with an examination of the cervix, called colposcopy; find out more about the procedure here.
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Pap test FAQ
American Cancer Society
This FAQ explains what the Pap test detects and how it is useful for diagnosing early cervical cancer signs.
What do my results mean?
Natl Cervical Cancer Coalition
This site gives details on each stage of abnormality observed on a Pap smear; very useful for understanding your test results.
Reading a Pap report
MedicineNet
This resource details the codes used on a Pap smear report; learn who performs the interpretation and how and what factors might obscure results.
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Treatments to match the results
UpToDate Patient Info
Different abnormal Pap smear results require different follow-up care; use this technical article to find out what kind of care follows your results.

