I went to my OB doctor today. They wanted to give me a cervicle biopsy. I supposedly had a recent abnormal pap. Im worried about cervicle cancer. They say its common in alot of females. Could anyone fill me in on this virus?. What were some of your rusults?
2006-10-03 08:29:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
HPV is a VERY common virus. Most types are harmless but some can cause Cancer or Genital Warts. You most likely do not have cancer as abnormal pap results occur frequently. I just had a biopsy and everything was fine. Definately talk to your GYN with any questions at your appointment.
2006-10-03 08:33:29 · answer #1 · answered by helllllllo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HPV is exceedingly common. Most strains are harmless, but a few can cause either genital warts or cervical dysplasia, which can potentially advance to cervical cancer. It's thought that the vast majority, if not all, cases of dysplasia are caused by HPV exposure. Often your body can clear HPV on its own. The biopsy is to determine the extent of the dysplasia so they know what your chances of developing cancer are and so they know whether or not your dysplasia needs to be treated. I had a series of mildly abnormal paps about six years ago. Since the dysplasia was very mild, my doctor and I opted for a wait-and-see approach, monitoring the situation with frequent paps. After about six months, they started coming back clear again and I haven't had any problems since. There are a couple of treatment options if you and your doctor decide that the risks are too high to wait. You should ask your doctor what type of dysplasia you have, how severe it is, what the chances are of it progressing and what the pros and cons of treatment options are.
2006-10-03 15:59:45 · answer #2 · answered by mockingbird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I first found out I had HPV it was before the whole "Tell Someone" Campaign and I was completely devastated. I discovered the "HPV ISSUES" group on Yahoo Groups and it helped me sooo much. I recommend subscribing to it, it really helped explain things and support me through some tough times.
2006-10-03 16:05:07 · answer #3 · answered by Killer Nandin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sis has HPV she has to go to the doctors every 3 months for tests until 3 in a row are negative-so far she hasn't had and negative results yet all positive still.Your husband or boyfriend are the carriers of it even though it doesn't affect them.Best of luck
2006-10-03 15:58:42 · answer #4 · answered by Angela b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is really common, and you should read up on it, for your own health. :) Check out the helpful website below!
2006-10-03 15:32:27 · answer #5 · answered by trancegoddess2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋