Abnormal cervical cells
An abnormal cervical screening test result means that you have changes in the cells covering the neck of your womb (cervix).
Abnormal cervical cells are not the same as cervical cancer. If left untreated, there is a risk that some abnormal cells could go on to develop into cervical cancer in the future.
What are abnormal cervical cells?
An abnormal cervical screening test result means that you have changes in the cells covering the neck of your womb (cervix). These changes are not cancer. You might also hear the term CIN or cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
Treatment if you have abnormal cervical cells
Your biopsy result may show you have abnormal cell changes called CIN or CGIN. You might need treatment for the cell changes.
After your treatment for abnormal cervical cells
Most people feel fine after having treatment for abnormal cervical cells. Some may feel unwell and need to go home and rest. You will have some bleeding and pain following treatment for abnormal cervical cells.
Pregnancy and abnormal cervical cells
If you are pregnant and have an abnormal screening test, what happens next will depend on your test result.
