Should I Be Worry?

Hi,
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I am sure they could help you.
R.

P.,
I know having no insurance is a problem when you think there is something wrong with you. If it takes a month to get a second opinion go for it... your regular doctor said to re-test after 6 months. Personally I don't think you have anything to worry about. I've had "questionable" test results where there made me take more and more, always on the second time around they say everything is fine. I use to think they say that so they can bill insurance companies for more test. I'm not in your shoes right now so I'm sure you're thinking I am some what blowing it off, I know if I was in your shoes I'd think the worse, I always do that. Then I get a big relieve when I find out there is nothing wrong. So waiting one more month isn't that long, and you'll feel better then.
I'll pray for you!

Don't stress about it. Anything can cause a bad pap smear. And you can always have some epithelial (spelling:) cells lingering around. I'd just wait and see how it is in six months. They tell me that on my mammograms every time, and it's always nothing. If you are pre-natal, you have all kinds of changes going on in your body that could affect anything. Make a few calls if you like, try planned parenthood, but don't stress. And don't douche. That can be a major cause of bad test results. Your vajayjay is like a self-cleaning oven.

P., speaking from experience, I would calm your fears and not worry. The doctor just means that you had an abnormal pap smear (I'm guessing this is what happened at your visit). Abnormal pap smears can occur when your hormones in your body change. It can cause an imbalance to show as an abnormal pap smear, and seeing you again in 6 months is normal. They just want to keep an eye on it. You should visit one a year anyway, so it's just one extra visit. Don't worry yourself over something that isn't. That would be wasting energy. :) I know it's hard to ignore that little "what if" voice in your head sometimes, but if the doctor was concerned, he would be wanting to see you in more than 6 months. He would possibly have recommended some sort of treatment in between if he thought it to be more serious or advanced. You can also call the nurse and tell her your concerns and she can give you information to read or tell you exactly what the doctor thinks. You can always ask, especially if it is causing your anxiety. They want to know. Be honest with the doctor and he will be honest with you. They know that sometimes it may take a little bit for the things you discuss in an appointment to sink in. A phone call is cheaper than a visit or the worry. HTH, J.

I understand the no insurance thing, and how hard it is. I think if your doctor said to recheck in 6 months, then it's probably not a big deal. If they were concerned, they would have wanted to take action right away. You sound like me, though, who worries about everything, so I know it's hard not to. Just try to relax, and wait until you do get your new insurance, and get checked out then. Of course, if you have any symptoms that concern you, just call your doctor and explain your situation. They will probably work out some kind of payment plan.

I was told too once that my pap test was questionable. Did you have sex the night before you went in?? That was why mine turned out questionable. When they did a repeat, it was negative. Prob not much to worry about, but it worth a follow-up visit somewhere to be sure.

I've been thru this in my early twenties and again in my late twenties. I had a class 3 pap at 24 telling me I had pre-cancerous cells. I we did a biopsy that removed the cells and I had regular paps every 6 months for a long time. I've got two healthy kids and no additional reoccurrence since 27. I'm not sure you're specific issue, but feel free to message me if you would like more details of my experience or have specific questions. I am open to ALL questions - no reservations at all.

If I were you I would call my Doctor back and tell her that I am worried about our last conversation and could she please re-explain exactly what she meant. If the Doctor is unavailable a Nurse at the office should be able to assist you. If they are waiting for 6 months and not running any test now it is probably nothing major. However, your Doctor should not leave you stressed and confused and would probably be willing to review the potential issue over the phone with you to ease your mind.

P.,
I agree that you should make an apppointment at Parkland. That is in one month instead of 6! You will feel better just knowing you have the appointment, but try not to worry. Chances are if the doc was really concerned he would not let you wait 6 months. However, you need to be sure and take care of yourself by setting up the appointment at Parkland.

This happened to my daughter and they said she had HPV. They did a biopsy (which was painful and useless) and found out it was HPV in a mild form and it went away on it's own. Told her to have paps every 3 months for a year until they all came back clear, so she did this. After 3 months we lost her insurance and she went to planned parenthood to continue. She said they were kinda cold but it was cheaper. BTW: All her tests came back negative. Doctor said that her body naturally cleaned itself up. She does have to follow up every 6 months now. Don't worry, the female body is pretty amazing and takes care of it'self sometimes.