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HPV or maybe not
My question is regarding an abnormal pap smear.
I had an abnormal pap smear that came back CIN1 with HPV changes (LSIL) My doctor told me that this pap smear in my age group (20) is almost always caused by HPV. I told her I was a virgin and have never done any genital to genital contact, etc... We did the HPV test that tests for the 13 intermediate to high risk strains and that came back negative. We did a colposcopy and the biopsy came back benign. My doctor told me that it must be a low risk HPV causing the abnormal pap smear. Everything I read says that it is rare for HPV to be found in virgins and the HPV DNA test said that greater then 90% of LSIL are caused by these 13 types of HPV. Is it possible that I don't even have HPV and that I just had a random abnormal pap smear? I know that 90% of LSIL are HPV related, but something just isn't adding up. We went to do the low risk HPV test and the lab is no longer offering it, so I am at a loss. Any help would be great. Thanks.
I had an abnormal pap smear that came back CIN1 with HPV changes (LSIL) My doctor told me that this pap smear in my age group (20) is almost always caused by HPV. I told her I was a virgin and have never done any genital to genital contact, etc... We did the HPV test that tests for the 13 intermediate to high risk strains and that came back negative. We did a colposcopy and the biopsy came back benign. My doctor told me that it must be a low risk HPV causing the abnormal pap smear. Everything I read says that it is rare for HPV to be found in virgins and the HPV DNA test said that greater then 90% of LSIL are caused by these 13 types of HPV. Is it possible that I don't even have HPV and that I just had a random abnormal pap smear? I know that 90% of LSIL are HPV related, but something just isn't adding up. We went to do the low risk HPV test and the lab is no longer offering it, so I am at a loss. Any help would be great. Thanks.
Please start a new thread dedicated to your question. If you are concenred with HPV please post in the HPV community.
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ok im very concerned abt my boyfriend. so i need correct advice. i found out 2 yrs ago tht i had HPv from an abnormal pap smear. and tht it was high risk snce i had no genital warts .i took the gardisal shots and since then up till now all my pap smears r negative . my next appointment is in feb -march . we had unprotected sex somewht he penetrated inside me. and im very concerned abt it . from wht the doctors said if pap smears are normal it shows tht there arent any signs of hpv anymore . i just want an honest answer as to whts going on here plz thank you
ok im very concerned abt my boyfriend. so i need correct advice. i found out 2 yrs ago tht i had HPv from an abnormal pap smear. and tht it was high risk snce i had no genital warts .i took the gardisal shots and since then up till now all my pap smears r negative . my next appointment is in feb -march . we had unprotected sex somewht he penetrated inside me. and im very concerned abt it . from wht the doctors said if pap smears are normal it shows tht there arent any signs of hpv anymore . i just want an honest answer as to whts going on here plz thank you
Have you ever fooled around with a guy? You don't have to have actual intercourse to get HPV. Also, if you used someone's towel or tried on a bathing suit immediately after someone who had HPV were using those things, you could get HPV. The chances are slim but not zero.
The other option is to have another pap b/c the first one could be wrong. Unfortunately, LSIL is caused by HPV so somehow you have been infected with it.
You are still at a good age where the vaccine could protect you. It would be wise to get the vaccine immediately. Good luck.
The other option is to have another pap b/c the first one could be wrong. Unfortunately, LSIL is caused by HPV so somehow you have been infected with it.
You are still at a good age where the vaccine could protect you. It would be wise to get the vaccine immediately. Good luck.
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