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mild cervical dysplasiaFrom: Barbara (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 28 Aug 1999 11:11:20 -0500 (CDT)
I was recently diagnosed with mild cervical dysplasia and was given the choice of a repeat colposcopy in a few months or undergoing a procedure to remove the abnormal cells. I chose to wait and have another colposcopy since I've read that most mild dysplasias will regress on their own. I also found, to my surprise, that it is generally associated with HPV, which is usually sexually transmitted. I also know that the virus can lie dormant for many years before becoming active so there is really no way of knowing 'who'or 'when' the infection happened. I don't smoke, take estrogen and am not sexually promiscuous. I'm trying to deal with the psychological effects of this diagnosis but I'm quite taken aback by it. Mostly, I am very concerned about passing this infection on to someone and I've gotten conflicting information about how much of a concern this is. How at risk is my partner? What steps, if any, can I take to prevent transmission? I've read HPV is 'everywhere' and even condoms can't prevent its spread. Also, if the dyplasia does revert to normal, is the virus really gone? Will I always be a carrier and put anyone I have sexual relations with at risk?
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