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Marisa Geller M.D.
Coordinator Obgyn.net Latina
Specialist on Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialist on Fertility and Sterility
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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>----- Original Message -----
From: "kim" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list WOMENS-HEALTH"
<womens-health@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 4:35 PM
Subject: HPV
> I have recently been struggling with vulval/anal itch and urethritis for
> at least a year. I am married for seven years and did not experience
> any of these problems during the first six, only when we decided to try
> and get pregnant. My doctor cannot find any infection. Also, went for
> a second opinion, with the same results.
>
> I am somewhat confused as to the connection between HPV and vulval/anal
> itch. Do you need to see genital warts for HPV to be a possible
> problem? I have had pap smears faithfully every year, always normal. Do
> pap smears include HPV testing. If so, are they always accurate.
>
> I appreciate any assistance you can give....I'm at the end of my rope!
>
> Thanks.
>
> --
> desperate
>
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