I have had abnormal paps for YEARS now, everytime they perscribe a Colposcopy and a biobsy and nothing happens. the procedure is dreadful and un called for almost everytime. I have discovered that i have HPV, is this causing the abnormal paps. Is there anyone that has experienced this type of problem and is there anything that i can take to clear up my results or prevent more surgerys? thanks in advance all advise helps...
2007-02-21 10:04:31 · 3 answers · asked by Lillian S. Phx Arizona 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I had the same problem and I too hated the procedures but when they do them they know that there is nothing worse other than abnormal cells or in transition. So better that than cancer right. Anyway after having that same thing for a few years and having to get a pap every 6 months just to be sure I was put on a low hormone birth control pill and the abnormal results ended. Hope this helped.
2007-02-21 11:35:47 · answer #1 · answered by pandamgy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HPV is causing the abnormal pap. Sometimes a second surgery is needed, but I never heard of anyone having more than two. There are many different types of strands of HPV, so possibly you are getting a different strand each time. Make sure to have protected inter-coarse. Men carry the HPV virus, however they have no visible effects. There is no medication. I would recommend getting a second opinion and even have them perform another PAP before starting the whole procedure again.
2007-02-21 18:26:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually HPV will go away on its own after some time. It's best to always have the biopsy after an abnormal PAP. You can always ask your doctor to do a HPV DNA test to determine exactly which strand you have. Certain strands are less invasive than others. It is possible that over the years you contracted different types of strands. That could be a reson that the tests have been abnormal for quite some time now.
2007-02-21 18:36:08 · answer #3 · answered by scorpio78 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋