One of my friends pap test came back with abnormal cells. She said something about HPV.?
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The best information on abnormal cell changes is found at:
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/under...
This site explains everything that she will need to know.
Other information on the HPV test can be found at
www.thehpvtest.com
If your doctor thought your friends situation was cancer the doctor would have referred her to an oncologist.
The colposcopy will give the doctor a better look at the cervix and he will take a biopsy of any place that looks specious.
Here in the US we do a really good job of screening and treating any early signs of a persistent infection so the virus will not progress to a cancer.
Most people do clear the manifestation/abnormal cells that the virus creates.
Yes, your friend will be able to have children...and no having the virus does not affect fertility...aggressive treatments 'could' cause some problems in carrying a child to full term...but this is a very small risk and her doctor will explain all the risk that 'could' occur with her treatment.
A healthy lifestyle will give her the edge in helping her body build immunity to fight the virus...eating her greens, good sleep..reduce stress, limit alcohol.
You are a great friend to help her learn more about the virus…give her your shoulder and listen…
I wish her well.
There are 5 stages normal ascuss (sp?) low grade high grade and cancer. You do not have to have HPV to have abnormal cells. If she took a HPV test the gynecologist would of told her if it was negative or positive. I had a colposcopy done. I had ascuss which is cells that look abnormal but they aren't sure from what. Mine was just from inflammation from the soap i was using. They did a biopsy of my cervix. If she has any questions about it have her email me I am more then willing to discuss it with her. She will be able to have kids. just tell her to relax and the colposcopy will be fine.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common infection that causes abnormal growth of tissue on the skin of the body. There are more than 100 types of HPV, some of which cause common warts found on areas like hands and feet. However, over 30 types are usually sexually transmitted and are known as genital human papillomavirus. Genital HPV is the most common sexually transmitted virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
There's additional information on HPV at the women's site below, including colposcopy news:
http://obgyn.health.ivillage.com/stdwome...
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