I keep running across references to the birth control pill being a factor in developing CIN from HPV. I have been on the pill for 2 1/2 years, which isn't particularly long, but I believe it's enough time to do some damage. I'm not a big fan of the pill, and my endocrinologist believes that it's sent me into a state similar to menopause. It seems as if there's a big question, though, about whether it's the pill itself causing an increase vulnerability to HPV/CIN or if it's just because women on the pill tend to have more frequent unprotected sex, therefore contributing to the higher risk for contracting HPV and developing CIN.

Personally, I think my being on the pill has lowered my immune system significantly, which I believe can account for why I've developed LGSIL so suddenly, after years of normal paps and a monagomous relationship. Does anyone else here have similar suspicions?

Also, can anyone comment on what suppliments are good to take for LGSIL/CIN? I'm increasing my folic acid and B6, only because I already know that the pill has stripped my body of those two things in particular (oddly enough, two very important things that help keep the immune system functioning). I heard that selenium is good, as well. Anything else?

Sarah

I did a lot of research after I was diagnosed with HPV. I, too, have had only two monogomous relationships..so I thought I would be in the clear. I have been on the pill for almost 3 years now. I did have a Leep procedure and have spoken to many doctors concerning whether birth control affects your chances for hpv...they all say no. I am not a doctor but putting two and two together I have concluded that since some women's bodies are actually able to supress the hpv virus and they never show any symptoms where as some of us aren't..and I have only slept with 2 men...one a virgin the other only two others before me...that birth control changes the environment of your cervix which can affect the way your body fights off hpv. taking a flolic acid supp. will help with this...but an overall womens multi vitamin with folic acid in it will help keep your body balanced and immune system healthy....good luck

im on the pill too, for about a year now, and ive been diagnosed w/ HPV already too, and had done a LEEP. the doctors told me to eat plenty of greesn (especialy broccoli cause they have a lot of folic acid ) and to take a multivitamin rich in vitamin B

I had moderate dysplasia about two years ago and had the leep procedure done. I have been fine since then all normal paps that I go in for every 4 months. I just started taking the pill about 1 1/2 months ago and did read somewhere that it can cause cervical problems. So I am somewhat concerned if it might come back now that I am on the pill. I will just keep going to the doctor and hopefully it doesn't.