A friend of mine had a pap test come back she was exposed to hsv, then blood work came back she was never exposed. She had to be retested. Any advice on how to help her out?
Thanks to everyone for giving me thier personal experiences and thier advice. the results came back negative. however another pap has been scheduled for 6 months and then after that another one in a year. bless everyone and a flower to each and very one of you for not being judgmental,etc.
I've had an abnormal pap before and the second one turned up nothing. Sometimes it just happens and it's really nothing to worry about. The tests aren't full-proof and there is also human error to consider. So I wouldn't worry unless your second pap also comes back abnormal.
Good luck.
The best thing I can say is tell her to remain positive. I have been there and after my retest everything was good, I was upset over nothing. Tell her to hang in there, everything will be okay.
Hello,
Don't be afraid or worried about the procedure in the office. I also had to have a biopsy done in the office and I was so scared, because I did not know what to expect. I was surprised when I felt no pain. It was only a little uncomforatble, but no pain. It involved a long swab. It was over in a matter of a few minutes. I hope this helps a little.
Have a Blessed Day :)
With abnormal paps always wait until the second test to come back before you worry.
I had an abnormal pap during pregnancy and I was retested; turned out that since I had gotten over a very bad cold just two days before, it picked up the HPV virus that caused my cold.( HPV is the Human Papiloma Virus and can genital warts or a cold depending on which type you catch). Needless to say I was soooo scared and worried after the first test that I stressed myself out so much that my blood pressure elevated and I caught the flu within a week.
The worse thing she can do for herself is worry too much. Try to help her find a website where she can read some info on abnormal paps and HSV and then treat her to a girls nite out. It will do wonders for the both of you because she can feel like she's being proactive about her health without over worrying.
My sister went through something like that years ago. She started getting abnormal pap smears and the doctor she had at the time told her it was nothing to worry about. I think she had 2 abnormals and then went in for a third and that came out abnormal too. The doctor decided to do some procedure to get a good look in there. He discovered for her that the abnormal paps were caused by scar tissue that was never voided out during her periods so over years it stuck to her lining and got yucky. The doctor scaped all of that out and good as new. The doctor told her that paps are the best around but can give false readings as well. Maybe your in the same boat as my sister. Only one way to find out but to let the doctor get a look up there. I'm sure your fine. Good luck to you.
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T.,
It is always good to ask questions. I just had a "look closer" done from an abnormal pap smear also. It was no big deal...took 10 min. I am 7 mos preg. I say...take one thing at a time and don't "freak out" about it. Sounds like everything is fine really.
K.
