Question 1

is extract and/or elderberry safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Insufficient studies: There aren't enough studies to reliably answer. One study reviewing side effects in pregnant women using botanical supplements, showed 1 woman taking elderberry had GI distress -- out of 150 general surveys completed.  http://tinyurl.com/m5q9g37  use of a combination product containing elderberry showed no increase in fetal malformations:  http://tinyurl.Com/mkqss5n  be safe and avoid for now.

Question 2

i'm wondering is grapefruit seed extract and/or elderberry safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No, they're not: Elderberry so far has insufficient studies of pregnant women using it to determine safety to fetuses. German studies of grapefruit seed extract, have shown 5 out of 6 products to be adulterated with benzethonium chloride, a synthetic antimicrobial often used in cosmetics, as well as the preservatives triclosan and methylparaben. Topical use on nail fungus, etc may be okay, but don't use internally.

Question 3

if i test positive for hpv should i have my iud removed?

Accepted Answer

IUD & HPV: No, there is no reason to get rid of your iud because you have hpv.

Question 4

i'm hpv positive and have abnormal cells must they be removed or can they be fixed when left alone ?

Accepted Answer

Depends, ask doctor: There are several types of "abnormal cells" due to HPV: very mild (ASCUS), low grade (LSIL), high grade (HSIL), and severe dysplasia or carcinoma in situ (the earliest stage of actual cancer). ASCUS and LSIL usually are followed with just repeat exams and pap smears; HSIL and other serious findings require removal of infected tissue. Discuss with your doctor, who can also explain ASCUS, LSIL, etc.

Question 5

what is high risk hpv clear? i have heard that viruses cannot be removed from the body?

Accepted Answer

: There are different types of HPV, and some of them are classified as high risk in being more likely to predispose to cancer. It is possible that the type that may cause cancer was not found with the screen that was done.

Question 6

i have urethral hpv. which i only have one flat small growth that was removed. i wondering is it still possible for me to be a father?

Accepted Answer

HPV: It is doubtful that this will interfere with your fertility.

Question 7

hi. i've had my hpv warts removed and for a while now it has been fine but recently i noticed that one of the "scars" look a little more prominent..

Accepted Answer

Genital Warts: Are not cured but treated.  If there is a change go be seen you may need another treatment.

Question 8

hi my husband has hpv on him and caring this virus for last 5years before he removed the warts now again it shows will it come to me?how wil i save me

Accepted Answer

HPV, genital warts: Since you and your husband have been having sex regularly, you already have been infected with whatever HPV infections that he has. If pap smears and HPV vaccine are available to you, discuss both with your doctor. But if no symptoms so far, probably nothing bad has happened or will happen in the future. You can safely continue unprotected sex with your husband. Best wishes!

Question 9

hi, i have had 3 periods in 2 weeks, i have/had hpv but got it removed almost a year ago, could it have came back? i've had no changes in diet/stress.

Accepted Answer

Yes!: The virus never leaves your body. You may have had a papilloma removed from you a year ago but you have the virus in your body and it may cause another papilloma to grow in the future. Think of it like a cold sore on your lip. It will go away but it may recur. You can be checked for antibodies to which serotypes you have and if - to 16 and 18 get the vaccine to protect against cervical cancer.

Question 10

i have had anorectal warts causes by hpv almost two years ago. im getting them removed this week with a leep. is this method effective with a 30% recc?

Accepted Answer

Can help: The HPV family of viruses have the ability to hibernate in your tissue and return to a symptomatic phase at some point in the future. Whether you burn/freeze or cut the warts off, there may be virus hiding at other locations that will emerge in the future. It may also be one &amp; done, since some do not experience recurrence.

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Is extract and/or elderberry safe during pregnancy?

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I'm wondering is grapefruit seed extract and/or elderberry safe during pregnancy?

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If i test positive for hpv should i have my iud removed?

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I'm hpv positive and have abnormal cells must they be removed or can they be fixed when left alone ?

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What is high risk hpv clear? i have heard that viruses cannot be removed from the body?

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I have urethral hpv. which i only have one flat small growth that was removed. i wondering is it still possible for me to be a father?

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Hi. i've had my hpv warts removed and for a while now it has been fine but recently i noticed that one of the "scars" look a little more prominent..

A member asked:

Hi my husband has hpv on him and caring this virus for last 5years before he removed the warts now again it shows will it come to me?how wil i save me

A member asked:

Hi, i have had 3 periods in 2 weeks, i have/had hpv but got it removed almost a year ago, could it have came back? i've had no changes in diet/stress.

A member asked:

I have had anorectal warts causes by hpv almost two years ago. im getting them removed this week with a leep. is this method effective with a 30% recc?

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