Re: cervical erosion??
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 28 Apr 2001 23:03:12 -0500 (CDT)
Don't do anything special prior to seeing a gyn. There seems to be a
mix up in terms. It may very well be a cervical erosion but more likely
to be a benign condition called cervical eversion that requires no
therapy.
Wait to see what the gyn says and write back with more questions at that
time.
HSM
At Fri, 27 Apr 2001, Inquiring wrote:
>
>Hi. I went to my PCP on Wednesday and got a pap smear. She told me I
>have a
>condition called pelvic erosion. She set up an appointment with a
>gynecologist but I wont be seeing her for 2 weeks. She couldn't tell me
>causes or more description other than the endometrium has eroded past
>its
>normal position. I only have one partner, I am married and am on the
>pill.
>
>Am I o.k.?? Everything I've searched on the internet hasn't helped, the
>only thing I found that sounds kinda like what she explained is cervical
>erosion. The site about cervical erosion said to practice safer sex. I
>thought I am as safe as it gets...on the pill, one partner, married,
>what else should I do? Could tampon use cause this condition? Should I
>refrain from intercourse or tampon use until I see the Gynecologist?
>They scheduled me for a time when my period will be occuring, will that
>interfere with her examination, or should I set up a different
>appointment? What can you tell me?
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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