Abnormal PAP: I'm scared!

Michelle. · Dec 23, 2005

"The study was the creation of a vaccine to prevent HPV, which is usually what leads to cervical cancer. Studies all vary, but as many as 80% of the population becomes infected with HPV. There is no cure for it, it does not generally even get noticed by those who have it, but it increases the risk for developing cervical cancer. "

This needs to be clarified a bit better..... HPV increases the risk for cervical cancer.. but from what i know and researched it doesn't CAUSE cervical cancer. Technically there is no cure for hpv, but i have heard reports that your body will destroy some strains in a matter of a couple years. Which i could believe since there is over 100 strains of hpv.

An interesting fact i came across once.... the non-contagious warts that some people get-- planter warts? is also a strain of hpv.

Nurse-o-Matic · Dec 23, 2005

Okay, I called my gyn to find out what my lab results revealed. My pap showed mild dysplasia, which makes me feel a little better. I will get the colpo done Jan 8 and go from there. Hubby has been much more supportive since he sees how freaked out I am. Even made me coffee this morning before I got up. :)

GooeyRN, ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN · Dec 23, 2005

I also had an abnormal pap in 2002. CIN II (moderate dysplasia) I had the colposcopy and LEEP procedure done. It wasn't all that painful. I did not have much pain after. Just mild cramping. I could have worked if I had work that day. All paps have been fine since. :-) No need to worry yet! Even if you do have severe dysplasia prognosis is excellent if it is treated early.

SmilingBluEyes · Dec 23, 2005

Had an abnorm pap some years back----mod dyplasia. Once the biopsy and tx were done, all was good. Never had a problem pap since. I wish you good health when this is all done.

mangubatmc · Dec 23, 2005

I recieved a call yesterday that my pap smear from two weeks ago showed dysplasia. Now I need to go back for a colposcopy and further testing. I've never had an abnormal pap before but it has been at least three years since I had my last exam. I don't have any of the risk factors- no history of STD's, never smoked, no family hx, blah, blah, blah, but still.... I'm so scared right now. The soonest available appointment was for Janurary 8 so I have to worry through the holidays. I did ask to go on the cancellation list.
As a nurse, I of course asked lots of questions and then went online to do some research about dysplasia. YIKES! I dug up all kinds of terrifying stories about women who ended up with cervical cancer after a dysplasia diagnosis. Hubby blows it off and says not to worry, but how can I not? I'm freaking out here so I hope someone out there will be able to offer some past experience or advice. Thanks

hey there, don't panic... i have a good news for you. My friend had a dysplasia. the md advised her to undergo colposcopy which turned out normal.doctor said just have the paps done in next 6 mos.meanwhile, she searched the net and found a website of herbal meds. she took it for 3 months and redo paps and it turn out negative. i hope i made you feel better. if you want to know more just pm me ok. goodluck!!!!!