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Re: CondelomaFrom: paula (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 10 Apr 2001 19:02:50 -0500 (CDT)
At Tue, 10 Apr 2001, Nicole wrote: > >Not sure of the spelling, but four years ago I had my annual pap test >and the results came up positive for condeloma. I was called my a >nurse, not my doctor and informed that I had this disease. After doing >research I found out that it was a form of herpes. I have not had any >bumps, blisters or worts. I have had occasional vaginal itching and was >told my my Gyno that it may just be from detergents on my underwear. >Since that time I have had routine visits to the Gynocologist and all >STD test have shown no signs of disease, worts, or any other types of >STDS. What is condeloma exactly and do I still have it. I have never >had any symptoms of an STD and am haunted by this one time discovery. Is >it possible to pass it along? I am afraid to say anything to my partner >for fear that there may be nothing there. Please help! you need to find out what type you have. there are more than 50 types, some resulting in raised warts, others flat warts, others no warts. some cause changes in the cervix causeing pre-maliginant cells to develop. Because HPV can lead to premalignant changes in the cervix (cervical dysplasia), it is important that this condition be diagnosed and treated. Regular Pap smears are important for detecting HPV. Infection with HPV is very common, although the majority of people have no symptoms. to be sure you have it there are tests that can be done In women, a pelvic examination may reveal growths on the vaginal walls or the cervix. Magnification (colposcopy) may be used to see lesions invisible to the naked eye. The tissue of the vagina and cervix may be treated with acetic acid to make the warts visible. Additional tests for women: A Pap smear may note changes associated with HPV. A colposcopy may be done to see either external or internal genital lesions which are invisible to the naked eye. treatment includes:Topical treatments to eradicate the lesions include trichloroacetic acid, podophyllum, and liquid nitrogen. Surgical treatments include cryosurgery, electrocauterization, laser therapy, or surgical excision. Abstinence or use of condoms should be practiced until both partners are free of the disease. A follow-up examination by the health care provider should be done every few weeks after initial treatment, then self examination can be initiated, with the patient returning to the health care provider if warts reoccur. Women with a history of genital warts, and women partners of men with a history of genital warts, should have Pap smears at least every 6 months (affected women may be advised to have Pap smears every 3 months after initial treatment of cervical warts). while you can get rid of the warts or symptoms, herpes never really leaves your body. the prognosis is:With adequate identification and treatment, HPV outbreaks can usually be controlled. Lesions frequently reappear after treatment. hope this helps =) love, paula
-- please feel free to email me anytime at paulam@kih.net ...remember to put PCOS in the subject line =)
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