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Gynecology |
Normal pap, high-risk HPV positive04/07/2008 |
I have been getting an annual pap smear for the past 8 years. I am 24 years old. The last two pap smears came up abnormal and I tested positive for high-risk HPV. I recently had another pap smear done and it came back normal. Is this a good sign that HPV is clearing my system? My doctor said on average it may take two years to leave the body.
It is all true. The HPV can take 1- 2 years to clear from your body. The most important thing is that you keep up with Pap smears and get a detailed examination of the cervix and biopsy if the Pap is abnormal.
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Thomas A deHoop, MD Formerly Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Director, Medical Student Education No longer associated |
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