Is ASCUS HPV bad?

Is ASCUS HPV bad?

ASCUS/positive HPV – a woman who has an ASCUS/+HPV Pap has a 15\% chance of having a significant pre-cancerous condition. Therefore, we usually recommend a colposcopic examination for a woman who has these results.

What causes ASCUS HPV positive?

The most common causes of ASCUS Pap smear results are noncancerous (benign) conditions, such as infections or inflammation. These conditions can cause cervical cells to appear abnormal. Eventually, however, most cells return to a normal appearance with time.

Should I be worried about ASCUS?

Since the progression from severe deterioration of cervical cells to cancer generally takes about 5 to 10 years, the condition does not pose any immediate threat, please do not worry excessively.

How is ASCUS treated?

ASCUS treatment includes repeated cytology, HPV typization and colposcopy. Protocol of monitoring depended on the result of repeated PAP test. PAP test was normal in 1530 patients and they were advised to make control test once a year.

What type of HPV causes ASCUS?

HPV DNA typing for better management of women With ASCUS is important and this study showed HPV type 16 is the most prevalent type in ASCUS patients.

Does HPV ASCUS go away?

CONCLUSION: How to treat an ASCUS (Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance) Pap test has been a major source of anxiety for patients and physicians. Most mild cervical abnormalities go away without treatment.

Does ASCUS go away?

Does HPV mean my husband cheated?

Having HPV does not mean that a person or their partner is having sex outside the current relationship. There is no treatment to eliminate HPV itself. HPV is usually dealt with by your body’s immune system.

What percentage of ASCUS is HPV?

Results of PAP tests The most common high-risk HPV type in ASCUS and LSIL is HPV 16 in 50.5\% (N-44) of women. Monoinfection with HPV 16 was found in 40.9\% (N-18) of women with ASCUS (N-3) and LSIL (N-15), and a combination of HPV 16 with other types (HPV 18, 31, 33, 39) was found in 59\% (N-26).

How do you treat ASCUS Pap?

If there are moderate to severe changes in your cervix, your doctor may want to remove the cervical tissue. Typically, your doctor will use the Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP), or perform a cold knife cone biopsy as a minor surgical procedure.

What do you do after ASCUS Pap?

“I Received an Abnormal Pap Test. What’s Next?” Your next step is usually a minor procedure called a colposcopy. This procedure is a visual examination of the cervix using a low-powered microscope used to find and then biopsy abnormal areas in your cervix that may lead to cervical cancer.