Should I be worried about a pos.-high risk HPV test?

Question

I am 26 years old and just recieved my second askis pap smear and the last one they also did a HPV test which came back positive. Should I be worried? I don't know much about HPV, I am researching it now, but I thought this may also be a good way to get some answers and personal testomony. My husband and I are also trying for another baby. My Dr. said it was ok to keep trying, but I wondered if anyone had complications? Please help, I am really scared!!

Answer 1

Ok I have had the high risk hpv and usually it causes precancerous cells to form and u will probley have to have surgery to remove them but you body usually fights the virus off within one year as long as you don't have a strain that causes outbreaks. I had my daughter natural and didn't have any problems. Check out this website for the lastest med adivce on hpv at thehpvtest.com its a really great website thats answers alot of questions about this. Most Doctors will test you twice a year until you have a normal result and usually then the virus has gone away. Good luck and don't stress it to much alot of women and men both have had this at some point in their life.

Answer 2

There are many strains of HPV. Almost every sexually active person has at least one. Certain ones put you at high risk for developing cervical cancer (which is what you probably tested positive for). Other strains cause genital warts. There is a vaccine out now by Merck that can prevent HPV. If you already have a strain that puts you at risk for cervical cancer or warts, it can also prevent you from developing these. This vaccine is covered by insurance for those 26 and younger, so you should talk to your gynecologist about this right away.

Answer 3

HPV is as common as fever blisters and and not much more serious, so long as you have regular check-ups (annually is usually fine.. but for the people that keep getting inconclusive results they may up you to every 3 months). NOT EVERYONE WITH HPV HAS ANY PROBLEMS!! out of the few women that get cervical cancer, science found out that most of them had contracted HPV.. that doesn't mean you are going to get cancer.. all it means is that if you do get cervical cancer it was probably due to the HPV.. and with regular check-ups the procedure consists of a little freezing and a pinch as they scrape the little spot out of your cervix.. many, many of my friends have had to have this done.. they say it's no big deal.. so relax and make sure to keep current with the doctor

Answer 4

First, it's ASCUS -- atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance. The test for HPV indicated the presence of a high risk virus. Talk to your doctor and formulate a plan. There are a variety of options since the introduction of the HPV vaccine. With surveillance and planning you should be able to achieve you goals without a signifcant risk to your or your children's health.

Answer 5

Check out webmd.com for more info on HPV.

There is a procedure that can help you get rid of the "bad cells" then you just need to have follow up visits with your gyn.

You may be at a higher risk for cervical cancer, your doctor can help you understand the risk.

Answer 6

Ok i have HPV and i had high risk i had cervical cancer and had i t removed! thats your biggest worry is cervical cancer but it is very very treatable if cought early enough! There will not be any complications with pregnancy and child birth as long as it does nto form into cervical cancer! You will be ok and if it does become active and cause mutation in the cells of your cervic you can have it removed very easily! so go to have a pap every 3 months to make sure its not mutateing any cells because it spreads VERY fast! and you will be fine i promise! i had cervical cancer removed a year and 1/2 ago and im still fine and will be able to have children! contact me if you need help good luck

Answer 7

If you have high risk hpv, your pap test was not normal. You're very contagious at this point until you get the surgery to take care of your abnormal cells.

Answer 8

HPV is "cureless" because it is a virus; some say it will go away on its on and sometimes not. It's your's now, so you just have to accept it and go to the doctor when warts appear to have them lanced or freezed off. HPV also causes cervical cancer, so it's nothing to let go undiagnosed.

Answer 9

A positive HPV test shows that you have the propensity for cervical cancer - it does not necessarily mean you have it, but it is the leading cause of the problem. Of course, if your doctor says you can get pregnant, you need to discuss the probabilities of cervical cancer with both your doctor and your husband, as you might need immediate treatment to save your own life before you give birth to another.

Answer 10

There are a hundred strains of hpv.It causes genital warts on some people cancer on other it is serious.Get regular pap smears.I had and I did end up having my cervix removed becauseI got precancer twice.Look have your baby asap If you really want one the world is so awful I wouldnt.I did end up at the cancer hospital with a very rare tumor in my uterus and cervix the do not know if there is any connection or not.This wont affect your baby but it may effect you.