scared09
03-02-2009, 03:33 AM
i was just diagnose with high risk hpv through a irregular pap they told me not to worry because it was caught early but i am scared. i have to go in in three weeks for further tests what should i expect? any info would help i feel so lost.
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luvbug412
03-02-2009, 03:03 PM
What type of tests did they say they will do?
scared09
03-03-2009, 04:04 AM
the one that starts with a c a clopto or something
luvbug412
03-03-2009, 11:06 AM
With abnormal pap results it is usually a colposcopy and ECC. The Dr. looks at the cervix under magnification and applies an acetic acid (vinegar) solution. If any abnormal areas (which is what the acetic solution causes to show up) the area is then biopsied (its called a punch biopsy and it is a very very small amount of tissue).
If an ECC wasn't mentioned, make sure to ask about why. ECC (Endo Cervical Curretage) samples the cells within the cervical canal, where a pap, Drs and biopsies don't normally get.
If an ECC wasn't mentioned, make sure to ask about why. ECC (Endo Cervical Curretage) samples the cells within the cervical canal, where a pap, Drs and biopsies don't normally get.
scared09
03-04-2009, 04:41 AM
thank you for all your help
Pickle Eyes
03-04-2009, 09:06 PM
Scared09, have you scheduled your colposcopy yet?
I would say the colpo isn't anything to be afraid of. The biopsy of the cervix (if they do one) can be antyhing from pressure to a pinch, but the pain/discomfort is gone pretty quickly (from what I've read).
Keep in mind that the pap is just a screening tool. The colpo gives more information than the pap does. It is good that your doctor is wanting to look closer, so he/she has a better idea of what is going on.
May I ask how old you are?
I would say the colpo isn't anything to be afraid of. The biopsy of the cervix (if they do one) can be antyhing from pressure to a pinch, but the pain/discomfort is gone pretty quickly (from what I've read).
Keep in mind that the pap is just a screening tool. The colpo gives more information than the pap does. It is good that your doctor is wanting to look closer, so he/she has a better idea of what is going on.
May I ask how old you are?
scared09
03-05-2009, 03:44 PM
i am 28 yrs old
Pickle Eyes
03-05-2009, 11:56 PM
Scared, since you are young (under 30) your doctor may do the colposcopy and take a few biopsies. If those come back with mild dysplasia (CIN I), then he/she might have you return in a few months (anywhere from 3-6 months) to retest and keep doing that until either everything is cleared, or they decided to do another colpo, etc.
At your age, there is a good chance that your body will fight the virus so it doesn't progress.
Be sure to take plenty of questions in to your next visit to hear what the doctor says.
At your age, there is a good chance that your body will fight the virus so it doesn't progress.
Be sure to take plenty of questions in to your next visit to hear what the doctor says.
scared09
03-07-2009, 01:58 AM
thank you very much for your helpful information