Late Period LGSIL

[TiggerT]

Mother of 4, 38 years old and was very regular until this month. A few days ago I was told by my OB/GYN that my PAP came back  with LGSIL (LSIL) and that I needed a colpocopy. After the initial scare I now am concerned because my period is late. I took a HPT this afternoon and it came back negative. My husband and I are not using protection. I have never been late before. Could this missed period somehow tie into cancer, or pre cancer? Also being treated successfully for Hashimoto's, sigh I am falling apart!

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
Almost everyone has an "off" cycle now and then.  If you ovulate late, or don't ovulate at all, you won't have a period.  There really isn't a relationship between that and the LGSIL unless you have been so stressed about the PAP/colposcopy that you threw off your cycle due to anxiety.
I hope that your doctor told you that 90+% of LGSIL never progresses to anything worse.  It is just very important to follow up everyone because we don't yet know how to determine who is in that 10% group.
You may want to get your thyroid tested if it has been awhile since you last checked--that is far more likely to be related to the missed/late period.
I hope this helps!
Dr B

[TiggerT]

I think I can chalk one up to stress. I did finally have my period. I have teenagers, toddlers and a Mother in law who is stricken with cancer herself right now. In regards to the LGSIL I was not able to converse with my OB/GYN, just her phone nurse. Although I have tried to call her but the phone nurse called me back. It's unfortunate because I am scared that they will do the exam and find more than they bargained for. I was told to "just not think of that now". I have done a lot of internet searching and seen both sides.
My thyriod is spot on according to my endo. I was just at the doctor's.
I am concerned, finding it hard to sleep but praying about it all. I really appreciate your feedback and thank you immensely.
Best Regards,
TiggerT