Question 1

what does low grade squameous lesion mean? do i have hpv? my doctor said it can go away? i thought hpv doesn't go away? help!

Accepted Answer

Yes HPV; not serious: Pap smear with low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) means HPV. LSIL rarely progresses to more serious problems, almost never to cancer. Your doctor is correct:  the LSIL will clear up, usually in a few months to a couple of years. Most HPV infections are cleared by the immune system, even though HPV DNA often persists. All in all, this is a minor problem. Follow the doc's advice.

Question 2

if hpv isn't activated yet, can it go away before it is? or does it need to be activated in order to "leave your body"?

Accepted Answer

May never leave: HPV is from a family of viruses well known for the ability to hibernate in an inactive state for decades in the human body. The primary, or most infectious stage, will clear in immune competent people  in about 2 yrs. Strains like those associated with cancer may trigger those changes years or decades later or never at all.

Question 3

hi! almost 3 months ago i got an hpv shot and a hard knot formed and won't go away. is this normal, and if not what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Injection: this sometimes happens after an injection due usually to irritation caused by the. Material that actually carries the vaccine. It will probably disappear but I have seen it present for months. It will not cause you any harm so just ignore it!

Question 4

confused?i have read from many different sources and some claim that hpv goes away in 2-3years and others say that it won't go away.what is the truth?

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HPV: HPV is a virus.  There are many strains. Once exposed to a strain you will always have that strain. Your body can keep it in check and not allow it to cause problems. But some strains are harder to treat and are more aggressive.   A new partner can expose you to a new strain.  You should get regular Pap smears to check your status. You should also consider the vaccine.

Question 5

will hpv ever go away?

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Many actually do go: Many young/healthy teens/adult contract the hpvs but some have the natural ability to clear them over time. The exact percentage is unknown and we don't have a way to determine who can and who cannot clear the infections. We just know many persist with the infection and causes diseases such as cervical cancers, genital/anal warts etc..Best is to prevent them--vaccines, protection/condom. Good luck.

Question 6

does hpv ever go away?

Accepted Answer

Might,however: The HPV represent a family of dozens of virus strains that have a pattern of staying within an infected host forever. For some that have easily recognized features like the warts, it is obvious when they become inactive.(disappear) However, they also may reappear years later.  Some strains may never come out of their hiding places, but I always assume they could. Some probably never do.

Question 7

can hpv go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

HPV: Most such infections clear spontaneously, although those strains that do not have the potential (depending upon which ones you have) to lead to malignancies.

Question 8

does hpv go away over time?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Hpv is human pappiloma virus.  It causes visible warts and times non-visible warts.  Hpv is a known cause of cervical cancer and other cancers.  As the body recognizes the virus, one could become devoid of the warts.  They usually persist at some level or stage.  If young, make sure you are vaccinated, both male and female. Practice safe sex.  Get gyn checks and pap smears as per guidelines.

Question 9

can hpv ever go away for good.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some women eventually clear their hpv infection.

Question 10

how can i make hpv go away faster?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, you can&#x27;t: There are effective treatments for genital warts, cervical dyspasia, or other HPV abnormalities and may speed clearing of HPV itself. Smoking contributes to persistent HPV and stopping tobacco may help the immune system clear it faster. But that&#x27;s about all. There are no other treatments, diet, lifestyle, or anything else known to help. Happily most HPV infections clear up within 1-2 years.

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