Cervical Cancer: Symptoms

  • Cone biopsy (conization) for abnormal cervical cell changes

    01/12/07, Healthwise

    A cone biopsy is an extensive form of a cervical biopsy. It is called a cone biopsy because a cone-shaped wedge of tissue is removed from the cervix and examined under a microscope. A cone biopsy removes abnormal tissue that is high i

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  • Abnormal Pap Test - Cause

    01/12/07, Healthwise

    Most abnormal Pap tests are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Other types of infection—such as those caused by bacteria, fungi (yeast), or protozoa (Trichomonas)—sometimes lead to minor changes on a Pa

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  • Abnormal Pap Test - Symptoms

    01/12/07, Healthwise

    Because cervical cell changes that can cause an abnormal Pap test rarely cause symptoms, regular Pap test screening to monitor cell changes is important.

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  • Abnormal Pap Test - Topic Overview

    01/12/07, Healthwise

    A Pap test, or Pap smear, is part of a woman’s routine physical exam. It is the best way to prevent cervical cancer, because it can find cells on your cervix that could turn into cancer. The cervix is the lower part of

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  • Abnormal Pap Test - What Happens

    01/12/07, Healthwise

    Abnormal Pap test results can be caused by infection, which leads to cell changes in the transformation zone of the cervix. Pap test results often return to normal when the cells have returned to healthy growth or after an infecti

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  • Abnormal Pap Test - When To Call a Doctor

    01/12/07, Healthwise

    Most problems that cause abnormal Pap tests do not cause symptoms, so you won't know you have cervical cell changes. Regular Pap testing is needed to detect early cervical cell changes.

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