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

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

From: Eve (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 2 Nov 2000 12:07:41 -0600 (CST)

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Thank you for responding.

I've had two bad Pap results in a row. My doctor just told me that I tested positive for the wart virus--I am assuming HPV. And this scares me. She did say that it didn't necessarily mean that I had warts. But since I did test positive, does this mean I have HPV? Because I have been having unprotected sex with my partner, I feel confusion on the source of infection. Is it possible that my partner CANNOT be infected? (I hope!) Also, is there any way to keep my vaginal tract clean and healthy to avoid future manifestations of other HPV strains if this is the case?

I am going to get my colposcopy in two hours. Any comments very much appreciated.

At Tue, 31 Oct 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>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.
>

--
E. F.

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