What does an abnormal cervical smear mean

Описание: In this video, Consultant Gynaecologist Anil Tailor explains what it means to receive an abnormal cervical smear (Pap smear) result. Many women worry that an abnormal result means cancer — but in most cases, it indicates pre-cancerous changes that are treatable and preventable.
🔍 What you’ll learn in this video:

What cervical smears are designed to detect
How common abnormal results are in the UK
How smear results are graded (low-grade vs high-grade)
The role of high-risk HPV testing in screening
What follow-up steps are taken after an abnormal result
Why attending a colposcopy is essential
How high-grade abnormalities are treated

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📺 More videos on cervical health:

Why women should have regular smears
What is a colposcopy?
How are abnormal smears treated?

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00:00 What Does an Abnormal Cervical Smear Mean?
00:29 Cervical Smears Detect Pre-Cancer, Not Cancer
00:36 Pre-Cancer vs Cancer – Why Early Detection Matters
01:20 How Common Are Abnormal Smear Results?
01:35 Smear Grading: Low-Grade vs High-Grade Abnormalities
02:38 HPV Testing and Its Role in Screening
03:14 What Happens If HPV Is Found But Cells Are Normal?
04:40 When Is a Colposcopy Recommended?
04:77 HPV Positive + Abnormal Cells = Automatic Referral
05:47 Ignoring Abnormal Smears Can Lead to Cancer