If you have had an abnormal Pap smear result, you may find the following questions helpful.

• What exactly does my result mean?
• Do I need more tests?
• Why do I need a colposcopy?
• What does my biopsy show?
• What treatment choices do I have?
• What treatment, if any, do you advise and why?
• What is likely to happen if I don’t have treatment?
• Will I need to rest after treatment, and if so, for how long?
• Will I need time off work and if so, for how long?
• Will there be bleeding or a discharge and if so, when will it stop?
• Will this affect my sex life?
• How else can I care for myself?
• How often will I need further Pap smears or other check ups?
• Can you give me more information about HPV?

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