Abnormal lab results...

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Try not to worry - pregnancy does very odd things to you

[moosmom]

Kim,

I don't think it's anything to worry about. If it was, the doctor would've had the re-test done right away as opposed to putting it off. Hormones do strange things, and that includes an abnormal reading.

Take a deep breathe. It'll be okay, HONEST!

[Vela]

She probably has early mild dysplasia, which is nothing to really worry about. It becomes worrisome if it develops into high-grade dysplasia, which is precanerous and often caused by HPV. This isn't always the cause though, sometimes it just happens. Did they do a biopsy for HPV or are they going to wait until after the birth? Also, there is a tremendous variation between labs on how many Pap smears come back and with what reading. Some labs will be very liberal in calling normal variations "atypical," which causes women to worry needlessly. Other labs have stricter criteria for this classification. It's probably nothing to worry about if it's low-grade. I have often done charts on patients who have an abnoraml Pap and the next one comes back with perfectly normal results. I wouldn't worry unless they tell you it's high-grade.

[JenBKR]

((((hugs)))) I know that something else to worry about is the last thing you need right now. How frustrating this must be for you! I agree with what everyone else said, i would think that if it was serious the doctor would want her to come in right away. Try not to worry too much, and you don't want Ashley to get stressed either.

[Cataholic]

WAH! Dern doctors!! I would go with Moosmom's explanation, really.

As hard as it is....don't worry too much. But, I think a few more belly shots are in order!!!

[My Peanuts]

I don't know much about pregnancy and abnormal results, but I've heard of abnormal results for other reasons. Maybe you should look up HPV. I've had a couple friends that had it and as long as it's not the cancer causing strain (rare) then it's no big deal.

[My Peanuts]

I just realized Vela said what I said. Sorry for saying it again.