How long should you wait to become preg after clearing high risk hpv?

[Amanda0922]

Hi there :) I am having some trouble finding information on the internet regarding hpv and pregnancy. My specific question is how long should an individual wait to become pregnant after their immune system has cleared a high risk strain of hpv?

Hpv is really common so I thought maybe someone here has a history of hpv that has since been cleared from their system, and perhaps they could offer some tips or advice.

Thanks so much in advance to anyone who replies :)
Have a great day!

[Amanda0922]

Hi JoyRenee, thanks for replying :)

I haven't actually cleared the hpv yet. My last exam was in Jan of this year and it showed improvement from the exam before it. Back then they wanted to give me treatment to remove the dysplastic cells, but I started seeing a new doctor who decided he'd rather monitor and see if I could reverse the dysplasia myself. I'm probably having my next exam in Jan and I'm hoping (fingers crossed) to receive more good news! :)

I'm doing everything I can to clear this virus! It's not easy I'll admit that lol but getting my immune system healthy gives me hope that I may clear this virus without medical treatment. I try to learn as much about hpv as I can. I'm like a sponge, always seeking and retaining information on hpv lol. It's been difficult to find information about getting pregnant after high risk hpv.

Thanks for the kind welcome!! I can use all the good luck I can get :)

[JoyRenee]

Now this is my personal opinion that really isn't based on much, so I'd listen to the other two ladies first. If the HPV has completely cleared your system, there should not be any problem with getting pregnant. There is, however, a higher risk of falling ill while pregnant and if your immune system is still weak, that might cause some issues.

Obviously the best bet is to call your OBGYN tomorrow (Monday) and simply say, "I've just gotten over HPV and want to become pregnant. Is it okay to start trying?" These people went to medical school for years and know a lot more about what is okay and what is risky.

Also, if you do become pregnant there are preventative measures that doctors will take in order to make sure you do not pass HPV onto your child (most likely have to have a c-section) in case it does come back.

Good luck! Can't wait to hear that you're preggo on here!

[Amanda0922]

First of all, thanks for responding :) Since you've had the leep procedure, have you tried to have anymore children? Are you planning on it?

I too found that page while looking for information on the subject :)

I have yet to clear the virus, but my last biopsy showed improvement from the one before it and maybe I'm getting a little too excited here lol but I'm just wondering how long I should wait to become pregnant should my immune system end up clearing it.

I don't know if it would be best to do it right away, to try and get it done before reactivation could occur, or if it would be best to wait and give the immune system some time, especially since pregnancy can cause a dormant strain to become active again. Truth be told, I feel rushed, like I am running out of time to have children.

I know it seems logical to ask my doctor, but I don't trust them. They are the ones who told me 2 years ago not to worry about this because my immune system would likely clear it. They told me hpv leaves the body once it is cleared by the immune system. Rubbish.

I wish doctors would at least tell their patients with hpv to learn as much as they can on their own about the virus, instead of simply assuring them everything will be fine. If I had known then what I do now, I could have been doing so much more since my diagnosis to clear the virus.

[swisspure]

I was prego when they told me I had High grade HPV.  It didn't cause any problems or complications for me and ended up clearing afterwards.  It came back when my daughter was almost 5 and I had the LEEP.  They say tissue changes can increase.  Here is some info I found, read below.  = )

Trying to Get Pregnant, History of HPV:
A woman with a history of HPV should be sure her doctor knows. She should tell her doctor whether she has a history of genital warts, tissue changes in the cervix (such as an abnormal Pap test), or other problems. Her doctor will want to monitor her closely because more rapid cell changes can occur during pregnancy.

Pregnant, With HPV:
No link has been found between HPV and miscarriage, premature delivery, or other pregnancy complications.

Also, the risk of transmitting the virus to the baby is considered very low.

If a pregnant woman tests positive for the high-risk types of HPV associated with cervical cancer, the doctor will monitor her during the pregnancy to watch for cervical tissue changes.

In some pregnant women with HPV, the tissue changes may increase during pregnancy. If possible, doctors postpone treatment because it may lead to premature labor.

If a pregnant woman has genital warts, the doctor will monitor to see if the warts get larger. Hormone changes during pregnancy can cause the warts to multiply or get larger. Sometimes the warts will bleed.

Depending on the extent of the warts, the doctor may postpone treatment until after childbirth. But if the warts get so big that they might cause an obstruction in the vagina, they may need to be removed before childbirth.

Genital warts can be removed surgically, with chemical treatment, or with painless electric current.

HPV and Childbirth:
The risk of HPV transmission to the baby is very low. Even if babies do get the HPV virus, their bodies usually clear the virus on their own.


http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/hpv-pregnancy