What follow-up will I need if my Pap test shows minor cell changes?

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Author:	Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH	Last Updated: January 12, 2007
Medical Review:	Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Barbara S. Apgar, MD, MS - Family Medicine, Women's Health Ross Berkowitz, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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