Hpv Stage 1 - Toledo,OH

I had a colposcopy and LEEP done about 10 years ago after only one abnormal pap and have not had an abnormal pap since. I did not have children prior to that but now have two healthy daughters who were carried full term. I agree that you should not "wait and see".

Hi M.. I am a natural nutrition consultant and wanted to share a couple things you may want to consider. First would be talking to your doctor about the class of your pap smear. There are five classes of results and you always want to be class 1. You should be able to ask the doctor office what class it was. Anything above class 1 is an indication to add more antioxidants to your diet (colorful fruits and vegetables) and whole food supplements to fill in the gaps.

Creating an alkaline vs. acidic body is important and I also encourage you to look at Resveratrol which has been shown to protect and reverse cell damage. Please contact me if you would like information on these areas.

I would be happy to point you in the direction of additional resources and help you if you are interested in adding a natural nutrition component.

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I've had the same thing for about 10 years now. The doctors like to keep doing the least invasive procedures in case it goes away on its own. I got so fed up with having to go to the dr every 3-6 months and having procedures done, that I asked him about a hysterectomy. I also went to an gyn/oncologist (who I am still seeing) to get another opinion and he told me that if they do a hyst. then it could just show up somewhere else, it doesn't necessarily get rid of all of the bad cells. So, I continue to go every 6 months and thankfully haven't had anything bad for about 1 1/2 years now! So, I would recommend that you see a gyn/oncologist to get a second opinion. They are specialists in this field and usually know a lot more about it than a regular gyno.

I had a cone procedure done and it was not painful and I was at stage one as well. I had abnormal cells and I was told by my doctor once it is at stage one it is better to get the procedure done so it won't come back. It has been 3 years and I am fine. No abnormal cells and I not longer have to have paps every 6 months. I think you should get a second opinion because time is a factor when it comes to this cells. I had switched Obgyn because of the same reason. I am a newly divorce mother of 2 beautiful daughters. God Bless you!

I had HPV diagnosed about 10 years ago. My paps would show positive if I had them done too close to my period. If I waited until 2 weeks after, the results were normal. I haven't had problems since the original problem where I was followed for about 2 years. I was told the same thing, just wait and see what it does. At the time, my physician felt the procedures did more harm than good. Not sure what the current views are now days.

they are following the guidlines. the only thing you can do is stay as healthy as possible and hopefully your body will eventually clear the infection on its own. Ascus is one step away from totally normal! Another doctor is going to follow the same course.

I have been going through this process for over 15 years. Back then, they didn't even test for hpv because they didn't realize it was responsible for the abnormal cells.
As far as I know, there is no way to "rid" your body of the virus. There is trial work being done on using the vaccine as a treatment for older women (over 26) who don't qualify for preventative care. You can ask your Doctor about that option.

Like many of the other respondents, I had a LEEP performed and was clear for 5 years. It has now been back for several years. There is nothing to do but what you are doing. Don't miss a pap exam, and use protection during sex if you are not in a committed relationship. You can give it to your partner, and they pass it on, just like other stuff. Which is how you got hpv, too. NOT necessarily from your current partner, but from a partner. The virus can be dormant for several years before becoming active.

The coloposcopies are the middle stage between abnormal pap and surgical procedures. Your doctor uses the colpo. to determine if the cells need to be removed.

If she thought they needed to be removed she would do it. Your Dr is not going to mess around with Precancerous cells if they are progressing.

There is a 50% chance that they will go back to normal, or slightly abnormal, and you won't need the procedure. There is also a 50% chance that they will become more abnormal and need to be removed. (These number were given to me almost 10 years ago when I had the LEEP)

YOu may want to ask your Dr for an additional consultation to really understand what is happening in your body. We are all well-meaning here on mamapedia, but we aren't doctors.

It never ever hurts to get a second opinion; especially if it will help to settle it in your mind.

Agree with everyone's comments. I, too, had a colposcopy and Leep several years ago. Have had no problems since then (although the LEEP left scar tissue on my cervis that prevented me from dilating with my first pregnancy).

Another opinion never hurts. I got a second and third for reassurance on my chemo last year. My oncologist was happy to refer me to people he trusted who would give me sound advice.

Once you have HPV, though, you will always have it. The virus will always be in your body - but there are treatments that can correct the precancerous concerns.

As someone who's had cancer (not related to this), it sucks, and the treatment is awful. Do everything you can do now to prevent it from being a problem later.

Best wishes!