
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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Hello everyone. I just found and joined this community today. In September I found out that I have high-risk HPV and had a coloscopy. I have a small infection on my cervix. I've never had a wart and would have never thought I had gotten HPV. I have only had four partners and never once had unsafe sex. I've found myself becoming increasingly depressed over the past month. I often wonder whether my infection is starting to become cancer. Does anyone know what my odds are of developing cancer? I'm really happy I found this site. I am in real need of support and I don't have anybody else to talk to.
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I can't really give you a ballpark answer, as it really varies on an individual basis. However, my doctor did say that the health of your immune system plays a large part in whether your body can fight off the infection so that it doesn't develop into cancer. I can totally relate to your story - I have been with only ONE guy so far, and unfortunately I got HPV from just one partner. We also used condoms before I found out, but it's not 100% effective. My advice is to take care of yourself as much as possible - exercise, get lots of rest, have a healthy diet, take some vitamins as this will help boost your immune system. Also, in general it takes a while for abnormal cells to progress into cancer. So you are already one step ahead by getting check ups regularly. Good luck with the results and take care!
Did you doctor give you any options or any advice? Did the doctor tell you if the dysplasia is mild, moderate, or severe? I ask because I had moderate dysplasia, CIN 2, and chose to have it removed via LEEP because I didn't want to take the risk. I won't lie about how I felt because I was more traumatized by what I regard as a neanderthal way to treat it than I am of getting cancer. But I did it for the sake of my family; I simply chose to have it done under general anesthesia to get myself through it.
Every woman should make her own choices. In addition, I think women need to fight hard to get medical research to create oral medication to suppress HPV. But I also believe those choices about addressing an infection should be as informed as possible.
It all depends on each individual and their immune systems and providing they do not have any other STDs which do complicate supressing HPV infection.
What grade is your dysplasia?
CIN1, 2 or 3.
Also, do you take vitamins?
Beta carotene is extremely effective in reversing the dysplasia. Also, folic acid is amazing with regards to this as well.
I would definitely ask you doctor what grade you are? It is extremely important to know.
Much hugs and blessings
missy