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Diagnosis
Most women are diagnosed with HPV on the basis of abnormal Pap tests. A Pap test is the primary cancer-screening tool for cervical cancer or pre-cancerous changes in the cervix, many of which are related to HPV. Also, a specific test is available to detect HPV DNA in women. The test may be used in women with mild Pap test abnormalities, or in women >30 years of age at the time of Pap testing. The results of HPV DNA testing can help health care providers decide if further tests or treatment are necessary.
No HPV tests are available for men.
No HPV tests are available for men.
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| Anonymous | HPV positive test and abnormal cells | 1 | Feb 12 2008, 3:33 AM EST by Alaina49 | |
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Last week, I went for my yearly pap test at the OB/GYN. I had my son almost 7 months ago and it was time for my yearly. Last year, my pap was normal. This year, the doctor called and said that I had an abnormal pap test and they had sent it away for HPV testing and it came back positive. I am going in for a colposcopy next week and am very nervous. What does this mean? Do I have cervical cancer? What do I do now?
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