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Re: Cervical Smear Test From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Tue, 29 Jan 2002 11:58:02 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Unruptured follicle after hcg?" Previous message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: [Birth Control] missed peroids" In reply to: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Cervical Smear Test" At Tue, 29 Jan 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: > >Hello.... I have just had my routine 3 yearly cervical smear test and >the nurse doing it said she could see some cervial errosion, possibly >caused either by being on the contraceptive pill for a long time >(although I haven't taken it for several years now), or from "deep >penetrative sex!!" (bless 'im but my husband doesn't quite fit into that >catergory!). >Should I be concerned by this and what does it actually mean in laymans >terms? >(I have to wait 3 weeks for my results). Any advice would be great. >Regards >Teresa Cervical ectropion or erosion is not a pathologic condition, not a disease state, and does not require treatment unless you have bleeding with intercourse, and even then it is not a serious concern. Deep sex is not a cause, though birth control pills can, as can other estrogen dominant states. -- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional. Next message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Unruptured follicle after hcg?" Previous message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: [Birth Control] missed peroids" In reply to: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Cervical Smear Test"

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