Severe dysplasia/HPV

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Severe dysplasia/HPV

by Calidog on Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:00 AM

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I had 2 colposcopies done last year, one in January and one in December.  There was only one abnormal area in January and 3 in December in different places.  I advanced to severe dysplasia in December from a wait and see in January and the doctor said it is being aggressive.  It appears I've had HPV for quite some time (I'm 50) and have had abnormal paps throughout at least the past 10 years.  Why would it increase so significantly now?  I thought that this was a slow progressive disease.  The doctor sent me to a gynocologist who wants me to have a cold knife cone biopsy done this month.  I've gone online and seem to have all the symptoms for cervical cancer (abnormal bleeding, watery bloody discharge, painful sex).  Has anyone also had significant bloating?  The doctor said my uterus is enlarged and I had a benign polyp removed recently.  It would be nice to hear from others as to their experiences.

RE: Severe dysplasia/HPV

by FloweringShrub on Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:00 AM

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Sorry to tell you that some types of cell changes take 10-20 years to become cancerous. Not so say that you have cancer...but I'm curious, do you happen to know if your HPV is one of the top 15 associated with cervical cancer? I have found reading information here and at the NCI (http://www.cancer.gov/ ) most helpful.

Please keep us posted

RE: Severe dysplasia/HPV

by herenow on Sun Mar 08, 2009 12:00 AM

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You can be tested, now, to see which HPV strain(s) you have. Roche has AMPLICOR, and I sing its praises because knowing which strain I had made all the difference in setting my own strategy to protect my health. Insurance companies don't like it, and the FDA, unfortunately, has a cozy relationship with certain pharmaceutical companies. So, your doctor may not have have it, or your doctor can't offer it unless you ask, or you may have to go to teaching hospital You may also have to pay for it, yourself. But to me, it was worth it. If you have a more aggressive strain, or if you have a high-risk strain and your body's immune system has weakened, which is why it may have reared its ugly head, or if you were infected with a new strain, you will know.

In the meantime, insist on getting copies of all of your lab reports so that you have a clear picture of what has been happening, all along. Check to see what you have, where it's located, and how extensive it is. Pay especial attention to see if anything is in the endocervical glands. Knowledge is power! By educating yourself, you'll be able to make informed decisions about your health.

RE: Severe dysplasia/HPV

by herenow on Sun Mar 08, 2009 12:00 AM

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FloweringShrub, I like the link you posted.
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