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Abnormal Pap Results
get the explanations you deserve
You get the phone call or the letter
and you are distressed to hear that you have an abnormal pap
smear. At this point you deserve a quick follow-up appointment
and an explanation that make sense to you.
If you recently were told that your pap results were abnormal, you need to understand what is going on.
You need to understand what a positive
HPV test means. Was it low risk HPV or high risk HPV?
Is HPV a sexually transmitted infection? When did I get it?
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High Risk HPV Detected
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Atypical
Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASCUS)
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Atypical
Glandular Cells
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LGSIL,
HGSIL, CIN I, II, III, Carcinoma In-Situ (CIS)
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Colposcopy, LEEP, Cone Biopsy
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Frequent
Repeat Pap Smears
Were the cervical or vaginal cells
abnormal, atypical, atrophic? Was there a Low
Grade Squamous Intraepithelial lesion? A High Grade
Lesion? Or just atypical cells and a negative HPV.
This is understandably confusing.
Very confusing. Physicians who do pap smears may not have
all the answers you have unless they are gynecologists.
Some primary care physicians will refer you to a gynecologist to
manage the abnormal test result.
Are you going to have a repeat pap
smear? If so...when?
Perhaps you were told you need a
COLPOSCOPY and possible CERVICAL BIOPSY and ENDOCERVICAL
CURETTAGE. Do you know what that is? How will you
prepare for this procedure.
Perhaps you already had a Colposcopy
and Biopsy and now you have a diagnosis of CIN 1,2 or 3.
Are you planning a LEEP procedure? Is your physician
equipped to do this in the office?
The Truth Is...
- You deserve to
understand what your results mean
- You need to get
the right follow up tests
- You need to
learn what else you can do to help your body stay healthy
- You deserve a
doctor who will care enough to help you through this scary
and confusing time
Are you beginning to see that there really might be a better way?
You are probably wondering why all physicians don't practice this way.
There
are also 5 key things to do if you have an abnormal pap;
especially if there is a positive test for HPV. Do you
know what they are?
We
look forward to meeting with you. bring your questions and
prepare to get the answers you need and deserve.
Come meet your new
Gynecologist.
Call today to schedule you appointment.
404-252-3898
Or click here to make an appointment request
If you recently were told that your pap
results were abnormal, you need to understand what is going on.
The HPV issue as well as the precancerous
lesions called "Dysplasia" cannot be ignored.
Colposcopy and possible biopsy is the
appropriate "next-step"
in many instances.
Dr. Rabin will help to make this a comfortable and
low-stress experience for you.
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"As a new-comer to the Atlanta area, two years ago, I needed to locate a gynecologist. It was my luck to be able to become a patient of Dr. Rabin. At 64, I have seen at least four other gynecologists, but none have been more responsive and helpful to me than has been Dr. Rabin. First, and most important, his ability to listen and engage me about my history and health was outstanding. He also showed real "bedside" support during a very difficult time that I was going through as a result of my husband suffering from brain injury from a car accident and my role as the primary care giver which affected my emotions tremendously. He used current research findings to match my need to reduce postmenopausal anxiety and spotting. I have been using bio-identical hormone therapy with much success for almost 15 months; and he is very pleased with its results. In addition he is always timely and responsive to my concerns and questions; and I really appreciate this." T.S.
