Re: Does CIN III raise risks of having AIN?

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Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

HSM

At Sat, 16 Dec 2000, Sara wrote: >
>I'm an HIV-negative woman who has (had) CIN III. I'm awaiting my latest
>biopsia results to see if it's gone or if I need further treatment.
>
>Anyway - I read all these medical articles that say it's quite likely
>that I have AIN (anal dysplasia). I'm worried about this. My doctors
>never mentioned this or did anal smears or anything.
>
>Should I ask for an anal smear? Will I be ridiculed? Is the risk of anal
>cancer big, and can anal dysplasia progress faster than cervical
>dysplasia?
>
>I'm contemplating seeing a doctor on monday, being that my CIN checkup
>isn't before april.
>
>Do I have reason to worry? I'm so scared and embarassed. Gosh, when I
>thought those hours-long colposcopies were embarassing enough...
>
>Thanks,
>
>--
>Sara
>

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