Pap Smear Fears

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Registered: 08-20-2007
Pap Smear Fears
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Mon, 02-04-2008 - 1:16pm

I am having my annual exam this week, and I'm terribly scared. I have had two (of about 10) atypical pap smears in my life, and last year was one of them. I went again in April, and it was normal.  However, we found out I had HPV.  THe nurse said it could just go away sometime, but I'm just worried because I want this test to come out just right. I'm 28 and just go off birth control b/c I want to get my regular periods started again, but it's not regular...I've had two periods since I got off in September. 


Any advice or nice thoughts?  I wish I could stop worrying!  I just really want to have a life without female problems.  The rest of me is super healthy...Why do I worry so much?  Help!

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Registered: 03-24-2003
Tue, 04-01-2008 - 2:58pm

Even the professionals have a difference of opinion!

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iVillage Member
Registered: 07-05-2006
Tue, 04-01-2008 - 3:04pm
Ah ha, great information! So what I get from reading those is at least once every other year/every 2 years if not every year. Thanks! Next time I get one I will check with my dr. for sure. :)

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