Abnormal Pap Smear

caterin

I've been checking for discussions on this but couldn't really find anything. So I'm sorry if this was already discussed somewhere else.
I had a Pap smear done last week and got a call this morning to come back to discuss my results. I'm just so worried and scared! I hope it's nothing bad but just waiting drives me insane! Anyone else got a call back?
In general I feel like nervous wrack, don't know if it's those hormones or just being very sensitive lately...

LondonToSavannah

I had an abnormal pap with my first pregnancy. They had me come in for a potential colposcopy (had one in the past) after I made it through my first trimester, and with that everything was fine...no need for anything else and that result showed nothing abnormal.

My doc told me they are quite normal because of the hormones etc, and all my paps have been fine since. 

caterin

Good to know @londontosavannah! The waiting part just freaks me out! Never had an abnormal Pap smear and all I can think of is that the baby is hopefully ok! I know this is their procedure, but I would have loved to get at least some info over the phone...

beff12

I haven't had one during pregnancy, but last December when I went for my annual checkup my Pap smear was abnormal. She told me it could have been from a yeast infection or something like that, and that they'd check again in a year pretty much. I had it done sooner than a year at my first appointment with this pregnancy and it came back normal. Hopefully you'll hear something similar!

wsgjmw1

Recently before I was pregnant I had an abnormal pap. I found out of I have HPV, but the least harmful one which may go away by itself. The doctors were not worried that much because I only got a letter in the mail telling me about it. I consulted with my gyno and she told me the one I have will not interfere with becoming pregnant or a pregnancy. Then at my first pre natal appointment I had to report it to the nurse and she told me not to worry. It was still alarming to learn I had an abnormal pap for the first time in my life.

jdrdnr

My last two paps before my 1 year old were abnormal. I went in and had the colposcopy and everything ended up good. My pap right after the baby and the one I just had with this pregnancy were both normal. My ob says it can't happen more frequently then not due to changes in the cervix between babies and hormones. Hopefully your is nothing to worry about as well. Positive thoughts for you!

caterin

Thanks for all the responses! I have to admit, reading your stories calms me down a bit. It's just the waiting part that kills me! I can't think about anything else, constantly Google things which I guess I shouldn't do, it makes things worse. I just hope and pray to God it's just something small or nothing to worry about.

yogahh

Try not to worry. 2 years ago I had an abnormal pap. It was HPV, and cleared up itself. I don't know if they can see anything wrong with baby on a pap??

caterin

Ladies,

I just got back from the doctor this morning. The Pap Test showed abnormal cells and next week they will do a colposcopy. Nervous on the one hand, but hopeful on the other. I asked in case if they find something, if it could affect the baby. They said it doesn't. I'm just so scared for my little one. I think I would handle it better if it would just be me.

acorcoran89

I had the same thing happen. They called and had me come in to check it out. I have had a colpo before but after the put the vinegar solution inside to see if there was anything worth removing for testing they didn't see much appear. They said they would just keep an eye on everything and that it was probably just hormones etc. and told me not to be concerned.

yogahh

Seriously, try not to worry. The doctor wouldn't do any procedures that will harm the baby. And most likely its a HPV screening, which most women have at least once. When I had my colposcopy, it came out negative. Not sure what the statistics are, but try not to worry. If it was serious, I am sure the doctor would have you come in ASAP. When is your test scheduled for?

Jesse835235

I had an abnormal pap at my 6 week checkup after I had my first.  I was regular on my paps and had never had an abnormal one, so the cell dysplasia happened sometime between paps.  I was really surprised to get the news, but my doctor and friends reassured me that it's a lot more commonplace than you would expect.

Anyway, I had a colpo and then had to have a LEEP procedure where they remove the abnormal area.  I would assume they would wait until after you deliver to do any further procedures if necessary.  More often than not, nothing further is needed.  With regular paps, docs are able to catch these things well in advance of cancer risk.  Try to rest easy; you're in good hands.

caterin

Ladies, I can't tell you enough how thankful I am for shared stories, similar cases! Usually I would just do the next steps my doc tells me to do and wait. Now with the pregnancy I'm super sensitive, emotional and over dramatic. Just reading your comments is a huge relief! I'm scheduled to come in next week on Wednesday. All my last Pap smears were good so I really hope it's nothing serious! Again thank you so much! I haven't told a lot of people beside family that I'm pregnant. Today I'm 12 weeks and actually wanted to start announcing it. Now I just wait cause I'm a nervous wreck...

caterin

So today I had my colposcopy done and my ob/gyn did a biopsy from two different areas. I was hoping I don't have to go through this. She reassured me that this procedure won't affect the baby but I'm always just so worried. The waiting part is the most annoying thing. It takes a week to get results back. Now I just think, do they want to drive women crazy?! Honestly I'm sometimes so worried I can't even enjoy the pregnancy...

Jesse835235

Ugh, waiting is the worst!  FX for a good result and you can put these worries to rest.

JessicaB0627

I had an abnormal pap when I was pregnant with DD. My Ob said sometimes it can be abnormal during pregnancy and clear up on its own after birth. He didn't do anything further and my pap at 6 weeks pp was normal. I hope your results are fine!

Pascal86

After having an abnormal pap/colposcopy a few years ago, at least in my area they increased the recommended amount of time between paps - apparently it's not great to get them too often, and they often show positive HPV results and then go down the road of further investigation, just to have them clear up on their own after not too long. So I'm not saying you shouldn't have done any of that, just that this is a super common situation and more often than not it just clears up and goes away by the next time they see you.

caterin

I most certainly hope so @Pascal86! I'm just not a doctor and if my doctor recommends it, I trust her. I just hope for the best. I really sometimes think, is it necessary because everything is leading towards something bad, or are just some doctors pushing for it for no reason. If it's so common, I don't know why not to wait until after pregnancy. This whole procedure makes me nervous and I'm worried.

Pascal86

@caterin - I would totally do whatever your doctor tells you, especially once you've already had the abnormal pap, it would be more nerve-racking to not follow-up IMO. Just saying that I get the sense that this is a common thing that more often than not goes away on its own (I'm not a doctor either, obviously). My mom is a doctor though, and I've learned that doctors often thing in terms of worst case scenario, and it would be irresponsible for them to let things like this slide, even if the odds of a real problem are low. Good luck with everything!

MsIan

I'm sure everything is okay. I had a similar experience during my first pregnancy, which ended in a MMC but had NOTHING to do with the colposcopy. I'm pregnant again and going to my 12 week ultrasound today! Apparently it happens because the baby speeds up the growth of cells but statistically almost everyone has an abnormal pap or HPV at some point in their lives. Seriously the stats make you feel so much better.

caterin

Just a quick update. Got my results back today from my biopsy. I have CIN 1, the mildest form of precancerous cells. I'm so happy and relieved!!! They will just monitor it. Hope it maybe resolves on its own after giving birth! Thanks for all the positive thoughts! I feel like I can finally focus on the most precious thing - pregnancy!!!

1mae2016

@caterin I'm so glad to hear that everything turned out in a positive way for you! I'm sure your body is going to work very hard to clear itself.
Just a thought though, although your doctors are professionals and went to school and blah blah blah, please do not let yourself be affected by the White Coat Syndrome. Doctors are still humans, they still make very common human errors, assumption errors, medical errors and they all have their own opinions and precautions. Trust them and believe them, but don't rely solely on them. Not trying to bring anyone down but I'm learning so much through my Pharmacy Tech program and it all makes me a little nervous and has made me come to realize that I myself was a total White Coat Syndrome sufferer lol