WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2000: Re: Promuscuity and cervical dysplasia

Re: Promuscuity and cervical dysplasia

From: Melissa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 6 Jan 2000 17:48:18 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 4 Jan 2000, Lynn wrote: >
>I was diagnosed with high grade cervical dysplasia 6 months ago. I've
>been for the biopsy to confirm and I go back for either a LEEP or
>colposcopy in 2 weeks. They said they will decide on the spot the best
>course of action when they see how the cervix healed from the biopsy.
>Fine. Whatever. My concern is that I lost my virginity to a long time
>friend turned boyfriend when I was 14. I continued to be sexually
>active even after countless yeast infections and three ovarian cysts
>(one that almost cost me my life/ovary-very painful it twisted while i
>was shovelling snow-ouch!) I digress, when I researched I read a line
>that said some thing like "therefore it is unlikely for a nun to have
>cervical dysplasia and likely that a prostitute would." HELLO! that is
>so rude. This whole thing has made me feel dirty and I don't think I'm
>the only one. Is anybody else starting to question there sexual habits.
>Should I refrain? Should I ignore my libido? Am I falling apart down
>there? I've heard about peoples uterus' falling out and stuff. I really
>want to have kids one day. I'm scared and can't seem to find out more
>about the connection. Yes I have HPV but is it the constant abrassion
>of penis on cervix which makes the cells grow abnormally, is it the
>acidity of sperm, do bleached tampons affect the tissue. If its left
>alone its fine but intercourse causing cancer...i don't understand? I do
>smoke and I don't eat enough fruits and vegetables- all across the board
>I'm a prime candidate but the sex at an early age and multiple partners
>is unsettling. On top of everything else I don't think I should be made
>to feel like a harlet. Please respond.

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Sex and women,always a double standard.I think the nun statement came from a studies done that indicated that nuns donot get cervical cancer,but prostitutes who are known to have multiple partners have high incidence rates.One theory is that sex at an early age in which the cells are still maturing could be infected with a virus that causes problems later.Don't take these statements to heart,because I don't think they really know exactly what causes it.I am sure there are some nuns who have gotten cervical cancer also. What is important is that you take better care of yourself. If i were you Id stop smoking,find a monogamous relationship or always insist on condoms,try alternative sex for your libidio. God's sake protect yourself from now on this is a wake up call! Forget about the harlot part girl,and have fun but make it protected fun. Good luck and God Bless.

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