Most of the time, abnormal cell changes on the cervix are caused by certain types of human papillomavirus, or HPV. HPV is a sexually transmitted disease. Usually these cell changes go away on their own. But certain types of HPV have been linked to cervical cancer. That’s why it’s important for women to have regular Pap tests. It takes many years for cell changes in the cervix to turn into cancer.
Sometimes cell changes in the cervix are due to other types of infection, such as infections caused by bacteria or yeast. These types of cell changes can be treated. In women who have been through menopause, a Pap test may find cell changes that are just the result of getting older.
a pap smear can detect the presence of HPV [human papilloma virus], which certain serotypes can cause cervical cancer [which causes teh cells in the cervix to appear abnormal on the pap smear]. HPV is a sexually transmitted disease, so if detected, it can tell you that you got it from/gave it to a partner.
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:10 pm
it will idicate if you have any bacterial infections as well as diseases you can get by having intercourse.
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Most of the time, abnormal cell changes on the cervix are caused by certain types of human papillomavirus, or HPV. HPV is a sexually transmitted disease. Usually these cell changes go away on their own. But certain types of HPV have been linked to cervical cancer. That’s why it’s important for women to have regular Pap tests. It takes many years for cell changes in the cervix to turn into cancer.
Sometimes cell changes in the cervix are due to other types of infection, such as infections caused by bacteria or yeast. These types of cell changes can be treated. In women who have been through menopause, a Pap test may find cell changes that are just the result of getting older.
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:10 pm
It can mean that but it also could mean a problem within the body…such as…..cervical cancer, ovarian cancer…etc.
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:10 pm
a pap smear can detect the presence of HPV [human papilloma virus], which certain serotypes can cause cervical cancer [which causes teh cells in the cervix to appear abnormal on the pap smear]. HPV is a sexually transmitted disease, so if detected, it can tell you that you got it from/gave it to a partner.