WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2000: Re: ASCUS pap

Re: ASCUS pap

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 23 Aug 2000 10:57:02 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 23 Aug 2000, Liz wrote: >
>In May of '99, I had my first ASCUS pap. I had a second Ascus in Nov.
>of 99(when I also tested positive for chlamydia and had it treated. I
>then had a colposcopy which came back normal--everything was benign. I
>just had another pap which came back ASCUS. A couple of questions:
>
>1. Could the chlamydia still be causing this?

Only if a current infection.

>2. If it's hpv, will it return to normal?

Maybe, especially if you quit smoking. (I am guessing on the smoking)90% of women with abnormal paps are smokers. Smoking affects the immune system and prevents it from dealing with the HPV virus.

>3. I also have HSV(yes, my ex-boyfriend was a real winner), could this
>be causing the ASCUS, even if the HSV is in a normal state?

Not likely unless there is an outbreak currently.

RDB

-- R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG

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