Roseville, MI
A 28-year-old female asked:
Abnormal pap came back hpv positive/cin1. sent for colposcopy. biopsy came back mild. but new pap is moderate-severe. now have blood tinged discharge?
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Go back to doctor: You need to be seen and managed by the gynecologist who did the pap smear. Do this soon. Cancer can be averted with prompt treatment.
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Dr. Steven Hebert commented
Pathology 31 years experience
Yes, continue care provided by your OB/GYN.
Nov 19, 2013
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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There is no point in trying to guess. It is good that you are getting LEEP. Your impression of a low risk of cancer is correct.
Wish you good health!
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A Verified Doctoranswered
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Don't worry: Your doctor has bot the procedures and the answers so listen to him/her and move along in your treatment
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