I have first stage HPV - Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Message Board

Lynzeralus · 07-23-2004, 11:05 PM

I have first stage HPV and was wondering if anyone knows of any proven methods, diets, excercise routines that I can start doing early to prevent progression.
Thanks.

Wings2Serenity · 07-24-2004, 10:36 PM

Taken from the following website :

[url]http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/951329620.html[/url]
"The best way to prevent cervical cancer is to have sex with those whose sexual history you know to be free of disease. This is one situation where celibacy for both men and women until marriage makes a great deal of sense. Condoms can be helpful, but as they cover only the shaft of the penis, they cannot prevent transmission from other uncovered areas. Birth control pills and depo-provera will prevent pregnancy, but they do not protect from sexually transmitted diseases.

The best way to prevent progression to cancer of the cervix is through annual Pap smears followed by colposcopy, if suspicious lesions are discovered. Any warts on men or women in the genital or rectal area should be treated as well. There are several new topical medications that are quite effective. The good news is that with early discovery and aggressive treatment, a cure is possible for almost all. "

Lilyenne · 07-25-2004, 12:25 PM

Not having sex until marriage isn't very realistic for most of us. However, there have been studies done showing that using a condom after a diagnosis tends to increase the remission rates of CIN I. Taking a multivitamin and a folic acid supplement may also help. There is some suggestion that hormonal birth control may make the situation worse (although they don't know exactly why this is - some think it is because women on hormonal birth control tend to have more unprotected sex). There is also evidence that taking Indole-3-carbinol may help. This chemical is found in vegetables like cauliflower but can also be purchased as a supplement.

I had a LEEP for CIN III. Following this, I try to eat more fruits and vegetables, I've completely cut out caffine and cut back on alcohol and I stopped taking the pill and use a condom every time I have sex with my husband. I take a multivitamin every day, 800 mg additional of folic acid, beta-carotene supplement, vitamin E supplement, vitamin C supplement and 250 mg of indole-3-carbinol. I also try to exercise more (although I'm not as successful with that). Who knows if my changed life is working but my first post LEEP pap came back normal with no sign of HPV.

Lynzeralus · 07-25-2004, 09:32 PM

thanks for the advice, I use condoms with my boyfriend already, and have recently started taking multivitamins. Cauliflower is yummy.