I have been doing what my doctor has asked for 1 year. I will be getting a Cryotherapy done on me to freeze my uterus. However, I can't help but feel that despite my efforts the virus will continue to be in my system until it turns to cancer. My doctor said that the virus is a lingering virus but my prognosis is excellent because I am catching it on time. What is going to happen when I get older and my immune system can't fight the virus or keep it suppressed?
2007-09-25 12:41:08 · 4 answers · asked by Niki 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
My apologies, I meant cancer of the cervix. When I wrote this question I was a bit emotional.
2007-09-25 13:03:44 · update #1
Your doctor is doing all the right things to stop the progression of the virus.
Your doctor will be freezing the abnormal cells so new and health ones can return.
Studies have show we play an important part in preventing the progression of the virus.
Scheduling our appointments and keeping them.
Following our doctors recommendations
Using condoms
Eating our greens
limit stress....getting adequate sleep and exercise.
limit alcohol (if you need these studies please let me know)
These things we do limit our risk for the virus progression.
As we age our immune system make weaken but again your doctor will see these changes early and take care of them as needed.
Have faith in your health care provider but become your own best health advocate with knowledge.
I wish you well.
2007-09-25 15:22:28 · answer #1 · answered by tarnishedsilverheart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HPV can turn slowly into cancer of the cervix. That is why woman are supposed to get regular pap smears, as the cells that are changing can be caught before they turn into cancer.
See: www.drmirkin.com/women/7745.htm
I have never heard of cancer of the uterus being caused by HPV.
2007-09-25 19:49:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi it depends on which strain of HPV (how "aggressive" the lesion -area of abnormal cells- is). Also, what grade of cervical dysplasia you have (pre-cancerous to cancerous. mild - moderate - severe). I found this reputable online web source which really explains HPV in understandable terms
http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/Handouts/human_papillomavirus.html
I wish you the best.
2007-09-26 14:44:37 · answer #3 · answered by stellawrenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all HPV's cause cancer. Did your doctor tell you this particular one falls with in the number that do?
2007-09-25 19:44:32 · answer #4 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋