or interpret, test results. Under the Bethesda System, Pap smear samples that have no cell abnormalities are reported as "negative for intraepithelial lesionor malignancy" (meaning the woman does not have cancer).
A negative result is a good thing. That means your doctor didn’t find any precancerous or cancerous cells on your cervix. You won’t need another Pap smear until you’re due for your next scheduled one. Abnormal Pap Smear If your results come back positive, it doesn’t automatically m...
Keep in mind that the timing of a Pap smear is important if you're menstruating. When you have your period, the blood and other tissue can affect the results of the test. Unless your provider advises otherwise, it's best to schedule a Pap smear for one to two weeks after you expect ...
The results of the Pap smear are usually available within one to two weeks. At the end of Pap smear testing, each woman should ask how she should expect to be informed about the results of her Pap smear. If a woman has not learned of her results after a month, she should contact her...
This study investigates OR investigated the relationship between PAP smear test results and anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) levels. The PAP smear test is used to screen for cervical cancer. This test identifies malignant or pre-malignant cells of the cervix and permits timely di...
No one wants to receive a call from their gyno explaining that they had an abnormal Pap smear. For starters, “abnormal” doesn’t only carry a pretty negative connotation, but it’s also unspecific! Abnormal how? And what comes next after abnormal Pap smear results? There’s basically ...
An analysis from a randomized study has suggested that a larger percentage of Class III Pap smears appears among Prentif cervical cap users three months after initiation of use of the method than among diaphragm users. This suggestion has been the basis of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Interpreting test results Pap smear results are reported as normal, abnormal, or unsatisfactory for evaluation. A normal, also called negative, Pap smear result indicates that no evidence of abnormal cells were found in the sample. An abnormal, or positive, result on a Pap smear indicates that ...
etrospective Study. Evaluation of 3342 Consecutive Pap-Smear Results: A Retrospective Study.Evaluation of 3342 Consecutive Pap-Smear Results: A Retrospective Study.doi:10.16899/ctd.89128Omer Erkan Yapcailhan Bahri DelibasElif Onatada Tp Dergisi...
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy of PAP smear as a screening tool for cervical cancer by evaluating the result of a review of 34,970 cases of PAP smear at Pohang St. Mary's Hospital. METHODS: From January, 1992 to December, 2001 cytologic examination of 34,970 women were analysed an...