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Re-infected with HPV from same partner?
I have a high grade HPV that developed into pre-cancerous cells on my cervix. They did a LEEP procedure to remove the lesion or bad cells. The Dr said this should create new cells to form. She said a healthy immune system will hopefully put it rest. I'm wondering if my husband & I should now use condoms? Can he re-infect the new healthy tissue? I have heard once you have it you have it and it's not like ping pong. Does science back this up? I want to make sure I do everything possible to have "normal" paps in the future. I do not smoke and I take a high ORAC daily vitaman as well.
Thank you~
K
Thank you~
K
My Dr. told me that I will need to get checked every 6 months for the rest of my life, even with normal results? Guess it's better to be safe than sorry, but that ***** for me. Some of my friends who have high grade and even devoloped early cancer have resumed to yearly exams. It seems like the dr's are not all on the same page and who knows how accurete pap's are? My Dr told me my biopsy results showed neither high grade or low grade. I said what grade do I have and she said "no grade". Then the pathologist checked the biopsy and said it was high grade. Makes me wonder...
One thing the pathologist said was science doesn't know what will life be like when we age and are immune systems are weaker. She said it could be like shingles with other outbreaks. Let's just hope they figure it out by then! I appreciate everyone's advice and will definitly look into simplynat's research link. Thanks so much!
One thing the pathologist said was science doesn't know what will life be like when we age and are immune systems are weaker. She said it could be like shingles with other outbreaks. Let's just hope they figure it out by then! I appreciate everyone's advice and will definitly look into simplynat's research link. Thanks so much!
"It is so hard to get answers to questions because as all of us are finding out the regular OB/GYN's and PCP's out there don't really know that much about HPV."
AMEN!!!
I wish doctors would just inform their patients who have hpv that they simply don't know exactly how hpv works just yet. I wish at the very least they would encourage the individual to seek out knowledge on their own, instead of "guessing" what will "probably" happen and giving this information to their patient as if it it factual. Many women who find out they have hpv believe what the doctors tell them, as I did. The truth is just like you said, we who have hpv need to take an active interest in it to learn everything we possibly can. That way, we will know how to treat hpv at home through diet, healthy lifestyle, nutrition etc.
AMEN!!!
I wish doctors would just inform their patients who have hpv that they simply don't know exactly how hpv works just yet. I wish at the very least they would encourage the individual to seek out knowledge on their own, instead of "guessing" what will "probably" happen and giving this information to their patient as if it it factual. Many women who find out they have hpv believe what the doctors tell them, as I did. The truth is just like you said, we who have hpv need to take an active interest in it to learn everything we possibly can. That way, we will know how to treat hpv at home through diet, healthy lifestyle, nutrition etc.
I saw that you said it was hard to find factual information. I thought the same thing then discovered Science Direct on the Internet which has research papers. I have run my areas of interest and come up with several good papers on things like "analgesics in colposcopy" and "dysplasia in women over 35". The website only lets you read the abstracts but if you are interested you can buy the paper. It's pricey ($31) but its REAL scientifically solid information. I've read and reread the papers I got and have been able to satisfy myself on things like my personal chance of my dysplasia turning into cervical cancer. It is so hard to get answers to questions because as all of us are finding out the regular OB/GYN's and PCP's out there don't really know that much about HPV. They give conflicting information and their treatment plans aren't always best for the particular patient. This is something we have to be actively involved in our own treatment if we want it to come out well. Good luck to all of who are seeking answers!
Hey I read the link you provided and I must say, it's really interesting. I mean, it's difficult to determine what on the internet is hogwash and what is actually factual information, but the studies written about seem very interesting.
Likewise! :)
Okay - I am laughing really hard now. LOL!!!
Omg! I did it again. Ok well my LAST post is to simplynat and my post before that is to swisspure. That's it, I'm getting out of here!! lol lol
lol lol I did not mean to address that post to you, I meant to address it to swisspure lol what can I say I just woke up haha...
I will look into the link, I am always ready to soak up information and possible theories regarding hpv.
I will look into the link, I am always ready to soak up information and possible theories regarding hpv.
Hi there, I do realise HPV has the ability to become active or dormant which is why HPV testing is so important. However - newest research indicates a link between viral loads and dysplasia (if you read the link provided). Yes, the person is already infected with a particular strain(s) of HPV but there is research to suggest viral load can sabatoge the body's ability to clear an active infection which is why condoms are suggested until the person is no longer testing positive for an active infection. It's interesting reading and as we know, the longer an infection is active the higher the probability of developing dysplasia.
Best wishes.
Best wishes.
Hpv testing will only return a positive result for active infections. It is believed that hpv has periods of being active and being dormant. Sometimes hpv goes into dormancy and the individual never has symptoms again! But sometimes it will become active again. Simplynat gave you wonderful advice for pushing hpv into dormancy and with a continued healthy lifestyle, hopefully keeping it there :)
But to clarify, once the strain becomes inactive or dormant, you will test negative for hpv. Still, I believe you can not be reinfected because you do still have it.
Good luck :)
But to clarify, once the strain becomes inactive or dormant, you will test negative for hpv. Still, I believe you can not be reinfected because you do still have it.
Good luck :)
Hi there, while it's true you and your husband already share the same strain(s) of the virus there is interesting research regarding viral load and that condoms should in fact be used until you are no longer testing HPV positive. I will post a link below to the discussion thread on another forum which includes a link to the research - however I think the research link is one that you need to pay for to obtain the full copy.
http://www.inspire.com/groups/national-cervical-cancer-coalition/discussion /hpv-reinfection/
Either the way, there are steps that can be taken to help push an active HPV infection into dormancy so I encourage you to do what you can to live as healthy a lifestyle as possible. A healthy immune system is key to fight HPV infections, getting exercise, no smoking, healthy eating with lots of cruciferous vegetables (containing DIM), adequate rest, low stress, nothing irritating in the vagina (like tampons, etc.) are all key. The longer an infection is active the higher the likelihood of develop dysplasia. Best wishes to you.
http://www.inspire.com/groups/national-cervical-cancer-coalition/discussion /hpv-reinfection/
Either the way, there are steps that can be taken to help push an active HPV infection into dormancy so I encourage you to do what you can to live as healthy a lifestyle as possible. A healthy immune system is key to fight HPV infections, getting exercise, no smoking, healthy eating with lots of cruciferous vegetables (containing DIM), adequate rest, low stress, nothing irritating in the vagina (like tampons, etc.) are all key. The longer an infection is active the higher the likelihood of develop dysplasia. Best wishes to you.
Yes I heard that. Something about recent studies show some people's HPV no longer showed up on tests. They didn't think it would ever go away. Maybe that will happen to me, I can only hope. = ) Thanks so much for your information!
Some people say that when you clear the virus, it's gone. Some say the virus never does leave your body. But everyone is in agreement that you can not be reinfected with the same strain of hpv you've already contracted. I think this is because the virus never does leave the body. In any case, condoms shouldn't be necessary. If you each have the same exact strain of hpv, neither of you can reinfect each other. Good luck :)
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