HPV Support Group

Human papillomavirus is a diverse group of DNA-based viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes of humans. More than 100 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types have been characterized. Some HPV types cause benign skin warts, or papillomas, for which the virus family is named. HPVs associated with the development of such "common warts" are transmitted...

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I went back to the Dr for a pap three months after my chryo, and it came back negative for HPV. Bad news the damage has already been done. I still have abnormal cells in my cervix. This scares the crap out of me!!!! Now the Doc wants to do the LEEP procedure. Has anyone ever had this done before?? It's Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure, it sounds painful. I am glad to say I switched Dr's and this one is much more compassionate. She's going to put me under :) Still, I'm scared. Not so much of the procedure. They scrape off the lesions(abnormal or pre-cancerous cells) and have those tested. I just wonder if the cells will be gone for good. I already had one thing done that was supposed to take care of it. What if this doesn't work iether. I'm 26 years old, I am a single mother of two beautiful boys. They have no one else but me. I'm scared.
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(((jesa)))) I am sorry for your worry and fear. I have vaginal cancer cells (low grade) and I see a new doctor tomorrow. I have HPV and I am worried too. I wish I had an answer for you and I know others with more experience will be along. I just wanted to add my prayers and good wishes for you..
EllaBlue
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Hey - yeah I have had the LEEP - they actually did that right away with me - I have a mild strand of HPV and dysplasia. It sounds painful but you are numb - don't feel anything but cold and hot sensations really - I won't lie though - after the numbness wears off I was somewhat sore and didn't feel very good. They cauterize the area, burns it to stop the bleeding which doesn't hurt though. After a few weeks though, those burn parts come out of the body so I suggest wearing a pad - NOT A TAMPON! Be careful though - you aren't supposed to "do anything" in that area for awhile because it can cause infection and pain. Feel free to ask me anything - I will help if I can. I hope I didn't scare you. I know this is a scary ordeal - I am 21 and have basically no family support with this because they choose to not understand.
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