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PAP 3b result: what does it mean?

PAP 3b means that more abnormal cells have been found. This is more serious than PAP 3a, but it is still a precancerous stage, not cancer.

What does PAP 3b mean?

PAP 3b is a result of your smear test indicating that more abnormal cells were found than with PAP 3a. The abnormalities are more severe and often correspond to CIN 2 or CIN 3 upon biopsy. This is a precancerous stage, not cancer, but it is important to act quickly.

The regular treatment path for PAP 3b

With PAP 3b, the gynecologist will generally recommend treatment. The regular path includes:

Colposcopy and biopsy: To determine the exact CIN grade.
LEEP procedure or conization: For CIN 2/3, the gynecologist often recommends surgical treatment where the abnormal tissue is removed.
Follow-up: Regular check-ups are scheduled after the procedure.

Can HPV Health help with PAP 3b?

This depends on the CIN result and the gynecologist's policy:

For CIN 2 with watchful waiting: Escharotic treatment and immune system strengthening can be used as complementary support. The check-ups with your gynecologist remain leading.
For CIN 3: Gynecological treatment is necessary. We can, however, provide additional support, strengthen the immune system before and after the procedure, and address the HPV virus.

After the LEEP procedure

An important fact: the HPV virus is not always gone after a LEEP procedure. Research shows that in 10-25% of cases, the surgical margins are not free of abnormal cells, and HPV can remain persistently present. This is a moment where additional support, alongside your gynecologist's check-ups, can be considered.

With PAP 3b: keep your gynecologist appointment

Keep your appointment with your gynecologist. In addition, you can contact us for a personal consultation about complementary support.

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How serious is PAP 3b?

PAP 3b is more serious than PAP 3a and often corresponds to CIN 2 or CIN 3. It is a precancerous stage of cervical cancer, but it IS not cancer. Treatment is, however, important.

Do I always have to undergo a LEEP procedure with PAP 3b?

With CIN 3, a LEEP procedure or conization is usually necessary. With CIN 2, a watchful waiting policy can sometimes be followed, depending on age, desire to have children, and other factors.

Can PAP 3b recover on its own?

With CIN 2, there is a chance of spontaneous recovery, although it is smaller than with CIN 1. With CIN 3, spontaneous recovery is very unlikely and treatment is recommended.

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CIN 2

Moderate abnormalities on biopsy

CIN 3

Severe abnormalities

Escharotic treatment

Natural treatment

LEEP procedure

What to expect