HPV/Abnormal Pap results

marie

I am 46yrs old and was just notified by my Gyno that my pap came back with abnormal cells and she said I have HPV. I was like what the hell is that? She goes on to tell me all this stuff and that I have to come back in for another test. Everything I read says HPV is an std but that most people have it and don’t know it . That’s weird to me. Also says HPV can lead to cancer as well. Has anyone had any experience with this ? Any feedback ?