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Cervical dysplasia
My recent papsmear result reveals low-grade intra-epithelial lesion (LSIL) encompassing HPV Changes/Mild Dysplasia/CIN 1..This made me depressed and hysterical knowing and believing that all those years my husband was loyal to me. I've never been into intimate relationships other than my husband.. Definitely he transmit that virus to me. Now that I have already acquired that HPV but soon to undergo appropriate treatment, does it mean that there is still the possibility of recurrence since the HPV originates from my husband? Does HPV remains in one's system for life? I am also very much worried with HIV, is there also a possibility that an HPV carrier is also an HIV carrier? Please help!
depressed mom
depressed mom
many thanks for your advice amie, i appreciate it very much..at least at this point in time i'm quite relieve with my dilemma. i am aware too that too much stress is one big factor that disables my immune system to suppress the virus but i just can't help it..
thank you and god bless!
thank you and god bless!
If your husband has cheated on you, then of course theres a high chance he got the virus elsewhere and passed it onto you. In saying that, you can never be sure so it can only be an assumption. He could of got it from the affair you state, and passed it onto you, but then again you could of had it previously but it wasn't being detected in the pap.
HPV usually manifests itself a good few months after transmission, however it can manifest weeks or even years after exposure.
About the hysterectomy. I think that is a drastic step seeing as you've only got Low grade changes. Most Drs don't give you treatment at this stage because the changes of the virus going without treatment is very high and therefore treatment is not necesary at this stage. You would have to discuss this with your Dr, judging on your individual case. He may want to wait a little while until you really need to have it done.
Lastly - do I think your doing the right thing about your husband? Yes. I don't believe in cheating, and if you are miserable then a divorce is best. Go out and find yourself a real man who will treat you like a lady. Life is too short to be sad. Let him live the single life he so desperately wants to make him realise what he's lost.
PS - please do not worry to much. Your in the same boat as the majority of women in the world and worrying will only annoy the virus and make it worse. I wish all the best to you in whatever you decide to do
HPV usually manifests itself a good few months after transmission, however it can manifest weeks or even years after exposure.
About the hysterectomy. I think that is a drastic step seeing as you've only got Low grade changes. Most Drs don't give you treatment at this stage because the changes of the virus going without treatment is very high and therefore treatment is not necesary at this stage. You would have to discuss this with your Dr, judging on your individual case. He may want to wait a little while until you really need to have it done.
Lastly - do I think your doing the right thing about your husband? Yes. I don't believe in cheating, and if you are miserable then a divorce is best. Go out and find yourself a real man who will treat you like a lady. Life is too short to be sad. Let him live the single life he so desperately wants to make him realise what he's lost.
PS - please do not worry to much. Your in the same boat as the majority of women in the world and worrying will only annoy the virus and make it worse. I wish all the best to you in whatever you decide to do
is it practical at my age to just undergo total hysterectomy rather than worry the rest of my life of possibly developing cervical cancer? and is there still a chance of acquiring some sort of HPV related disease after removing one's cervix?
my sincere appreciation for both the info given. i must admit i'm a worrier. in addition, is it fair to just put all the blame to my husband who definitely the one who transmitted this virus to me? i've been aware of his illicit affairs elsewhere, the recent one was with a co-worker in 2006. could it be possible that he acquired his HPV from his recent affair and this was already the time that it was also transferred to me? i had a normal paps result in 2005..i had the feeling that I only contracted this vrius during the period for which my husband was having an affair with his co-worker. does HPV manifest in one's sytem and show signs months after contracting it?
i am in limbo right now. i'm planning to just undergo for a total hysterectomy and then isolate myself from my husband after the procedure. in short, i'm planning to file for a legal separation. i'm 48, have 3 sons and i guess nearing menopause. i think i no longer need a husband who's giving me illness and misery all throughout. do you think i've made the right decision
i am in limbo right now. i'm planning to just undergo for a total hysterectomy and then isolate myself from my husband after the procedure. in short, i'm planning to file for a legal separation. i'm 48, have 3 sons and i guess nearing menopause. i think i no longer need a husband who's giving me illness and misery all throughout. do you think i've made the right decision
Its understandable to be sad, it's never nice to get this news. Try and remember how common HPV is, and that your bound to come into contact with it at some point in your life. Although it hurts that your husband gave it to you, there are no tests for men so he probably didn't know he had it and he could of got it from a sexual partner before he met you.
There is always a chance the virus can come back after it's cleared, but it wont have anything to do with your partner having the virus. In the majority though, once it's been cleared for a few years there is little chance of it coming back.
Technically the virus stays in your body for life, yes. However after a while it clears and at the stage your at (very mild) you have a good chance of the virus going. Once it goes, it will always be with you but it will be laying dormant and therefore undetectable and you'll no longer be contagious so it'll be as if you don't have HPV anymore. It always has the chance of coming back, though, so you can never say it's cured, just 'clear'.
There's no link between the two virus's. If you've had unprotected sex with someone whose HIV positive then you'll get the virus just like anyone else. Your chances wont be raised because you have HPV too. I think you'll be fine on the HIV front, your probably just a worrier like I am, but get yourself tested to stop yourself worrying
There is always a chance the virus can come back after it's cleared, but it wont have anything to do with your partner having the virus. In the majority though, once it's been cleared for a few years there is little chance of it coming back.
Technically the virus stays in your body for life, yes. However after a while it clears and at the stage your at (very mild) you have a good chance of the virus going. Once it goes, it will always be with you but it will be laying dormant and therefore undetectable and you'll no longer be contagious so it'll be as if you don't have HPV anymore. It always has the chance of coming back, though, so you can never say it's cured, just 'clear'.
There's no link between the two virus's. If you've had unprotected sex with someone whose HIV positive then you'll get the virus just like anyone else. Your chances wont be raised because you have HPV too. I think you'll be fine on the HIV front, your probably just a worrier like I am, but get yourself tested to stop yourself worrying
I would like to add that partners do not pass the virus back and forth (just initial infections). Once you are infected your immune system will begin fighting the virus, giving you immunity to that particular strain.
75-90% of sexually active adults will get at least one HPV infection, though most will clear the infection without symptoms or a diagnosis.
In contrast, HIV is very uncommon among heterosexuals who do not use intravenous drugs. While sexually active adults should be tested for HIV, the VAST majority will be HIV negative.
So there really isn't a link between these two viruses.
To put your mind at ease, you could get a HIV test (the are accurate within a few months of sexual exposure) or have your husband tested. If he is negative, and he almost certainly will be, then you have nothing to worry about.
Some experts believe HPV can remain with a person for life, and this might explain how you could have contracted the virus, even if your husband has been faithful. Fortunately most people will clear the virus, never to have symptoms, be contagious within 6-24 months.
In contrast, HIV is very uncommon among heterosexuals who do not use intravenous drugs. While sexually active adults should be tested for HIV, the VAST majority will be HIV negative.
So there really isn't a link between these two viruses.
To put your mind at ease, you could get a HIV test (the are accurate within a few months of sexual exposure) or have your husband tested. If he is negative, and he almost certainly will be, then you have nothing to worry about.
Some experts believe HPV can remain with a person for life, and this might explain how you could have contracted the virus, even if your husband has been faithful. Fortunately most people will clear the virus, never to have symptoms, be contagious within 6-24 months.
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