What if I Have an Abnormal Pap Smear?
An abnormal Pap smear means abnormal cells have been identified on your cervix.
Depending on the type of cells found, your doctor may recommend repeating the test in four to six months, Lancaster says. Other times, they may choose to perform a colposcopy in order to get a better look at the cervix and take tissue samples to biopsy so they can determine what types of cells are present.
During a colposcopy, a thin tube with a very small camera attached to it is gently inserted
into the vagina, up to your cervix. During a biopsy, your doctor removes a small piece of
tissue from your cervix to analyze it under a microscope. The results of these tests can
determine the nature of the problem and guide TREATMENT.