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If i have consistent hpv + results but back to back normal paps do i still need to be send in for a colposcopy ? i am very worried because for the past 2y my paps been normal but hpv has been present?
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HPV are of many types and only a few types lead to positive Pap for Cx cancer. Follow your docs advice. colposcopy - if recommended is a simple procedure
Answered 5/16/2023
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40 yo,nonsmoker,healthy fem.Had a colposcopy and 1 biopsy come back CIN3.I have hpv 16,but had a normal pap,so prompted colp.My LEEP is sched for next week but I'll have to move it out to next avail due to I have Covid.How dangerous to wait 2 months?
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40 yo healthy,nonsmoker woman.Never miss a pap smear-last pap was 2019-hpv neg and normal.Last week had colposcopy due to this yr's pap showing hpv 16,but pap nrml,biopsy came back CIN3.Getting Leep.What r chances Leep will come back cancer?Unlikely?
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