WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2001: Re: concerns about cervical dysplasia

Re: concerns about cervical dysplasia

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 11 Mar 2001 10:12:41 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 10 Mar 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I was diagnosed with cervical dysplasia nine years ago. I had the LEEP
>procedure done immediately after and all of my pap smears have been fine
>since. I have been researching the relationship between HPV and
>cervical dysplasia and I'm getting a little nervous about what I have
>been reading. I can not remember if I was actually tested for HPV and
>now I am wondering how serious this condition is and how it affects my
>"sex life". I have read that a majority of sexually active females test
>positive for HPV. Is this true?

At this point in time, the majorithy of college age people atre HPV positive, yes.

>If it is, why do some women develop
>dysplasia while others don't ever even know they have it?

Varying levels of basic immunity prevents outright infections from manifesting. Smoking increases the liklihood of progressionof disease.

>If condoms do
>not fully protect my partner from getting HPV

Not perfect but better than nothing.

>and this is something that
>I will have for the rest of my life, what actions (if any) should/can I
>take to protect my partner?

Condoms as noted above.

>Should I be contacting my doctor to see if I
>was ever tested for HPV?

It won't change much but it may help you understand exactly what's going on within your body.

For answers to other questions, please consult the archives.

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

HSM

>How serious is this disease? Am I too worried?

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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