courtvw

Hi girls--I just got a call from my OB that my pap smear came back positive for atypical cells. I have to go back for a repeat pap in 6 months. I hate to wait 6 months bu..... I was curious if this is common for women with PCOS?
I have been treated (LEEP) for severe pre-cancer ~ 6 years ago now and well...then I did not know I had PCOS but....as it turns out I have always had it just was not diagnosed.
Thanks for your input!!
Courtney

JoyMC

I have had atypical pap smears before - especially when it have been a LONG stretch between cycles (5 / 6 months).

However, it would be best to get checked again.

Better to be safe than sorry.

Good luck.

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paisleystar

I had a recent abnormal pap. My doctor restested me a week later and everything was normal. So I don't know if it has to do with Pcos or not? I had to have cryosurgery back in 94 due to pre-cancerous cells so I am always scared to get my paps done.
Seems like if it was serious they would have done another Pap on you immediately! Good Luck and Best Wishes.

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shellsalynne

hi courtney,

If you have a history of precancerous cells, I would get on the phone with the nurse at the office and tell them, make sure they did not overlook that info in your chart! I had atypical cells before and had a biopsy at 18. mine was neg for papilloma, and precancerous tissue though. But if you have a history of precancerous lesions, be safe and get tested again! Your doc should understand why you want a retest, and be happy to accomodate you. Best of luck

sailorzeo

I had a series of abnormal paps when I was 18 or so. I had biopsies (negative) and a cryocautery, after which it all came back fine. I was told it was due to a bacterial infection.

Zeo

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santa'sbaby

I just got diagnosed with A-typical pre-cancer cells. I was told by my gyno this was typical with PCOS patients as you can go for months without a proper lining shedding.

Good luck and stay in touch, I understand how you feel.

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