What causes ASCUS Pap smear with negative HPV?
The most common causes of ASCUS Pap smear results are noncancerous (benign) conditions, such as infections or inflammation. These conditions can cause cervical cells to appear abnormal. Eventually, however, most cells return to a normal appearance with time.
Why do I have ASCUS?
ASCUS may be caused by a vaginal infection or an infection with a virus called HPV (human papillomavirus, or wart virus). Your doctor will talk with you about the options of looking at your cervix with a microscope (colposcopy) or repeating your Pap smear every six months for two years.
Is ASCUS precancerous?
ASCUS is a very common Pap test abnormality and often means that there is no actual disease. However, ASCUS Pap results could be an early warning of a pre-cancer change (dysplasia) or cervical cancer, and should always be followed up.
Does ASCUS go away?
CONCLUSION: How to treat an ASCUS (Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance) Pap test has been a major source of anxiety for patients and physicians. Most mild cervical abnormalities go away without treatment.
What infections can cause ASCUS?
How long does it take for ASCUS to develop?
The average time to first follow-up was 6.18 months. In women in the low-risk group, 366 had a first diagnosis of ASCUS and 31 had either a second or third consecutive diagnosis of ASCUS. Follow-up data in women at low risk with a first diagnosis of ASCUS are shown in ITable 21.
What if my Pap smear shows ascus and HPV?
What if my Pap Smear Shows ASCUS and HPV? A pap smear that has atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) and human papillovirus (HPV) listed on it generally means that the patient has ASCUS on her cervix; however, HPV is suspected as the cause for the atypical cell appearance.
How to explain ascus to patient?
An ASCUS Pap smear is a Pap smear result in which the patient has a benign level of abnormality in her cervical cells. ASCUS stands for atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance. Having an ASCUS result does not necessarily mean disease is present.
When to repeat PAP ascus?
When do you repeat Pap ascus and negative HPV? HPV testing (high risk types) is the preferred method for triage of ASCUS results using liquid cytology for ages 25-65. If 21-24 years, repeat PAP in 12 months.
How soon will you test positive for HPV?
HPV spreads through sexual contact and is very common in young women, so, frequently, the test results will be positive. However, HPV infections often clear on their own within a year or two. Cervical changes that lead to cancer take several years — often 10 years or more — to develop.