YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for October, 2000: Re: Colposcopy needed--related to mycoplasm and vaginitis?

Re: Colposcopy needed--related to mycoplasm and vaginitis?

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 31 Oct 2000 16:28:03 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 31 Oct 2000, Eve wrote: >
>My doctor diagnosed me with bacterial vaginitis and
>found that I had a mycoplasm problem which
>was treated effectively with
>doxycycline.
>
>Today's Pap results are abnormal (I was abnormal
>the before this time's results).
>
>I have to schedule for a colposcopy.
>Do you think that I have a serious
>disease, cancer, illness?
>I am very nervous because if it's not one
>problem, another springs up.
>My vaginitis went on for at least a year before
>even being treated so I am very scared.
>
>--
>E. F.
>

Abnormal paps are generally related to the activity of a virus known as HPV. Vaginitis can obscure paps with inflammation, but they do not contribute to preinvasive cervical disease, and are not risk factors for cancer.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation with, and examination by, a qualified medical professional.

Due to time and energy constraints, I will be unable to answer any personal e-mails. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

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