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Dr. says with close monitor, pap tests and colposcopy tests and no hpv partner, my hpv16 could go away and if be cured! is this true? is it possible?

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Yes: It is possible that you will develop a durable immunity to the high risk virus described.

Answered 2/6/2015

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I had Pap test and Colposcopy the last November . I was diagnosed with Cin1/LSIL and cervical ectopy, high level of Leukocytes, Large number of Cocobacilla and Bacterial Vaginosis. Could you explain does HPV causes Cin1? there was no hpv in the Pap.

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Abnorm pap and + HPV test then colposcopy and biopsy. Result low grade CIN 1 cervical dysplasia. Chemical peel done and flouroplex prescription vag. What is it?

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I have low grade lesions on cervix. I previously had HPV (not 16 or 18) but previous 2 paps were good. Now this, and I also have spotting after sex. Colposcopy is weeks away, how likely is it cancerous? Could it advance that quickly? Scared.

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Is taking 3 biopsies standard when performing colposcopy regardless of findings ? Even with normal paps and no cell changes but hpv positive not 16/18 ?

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Why would doc want a colposcopy if normal paps yearly and negative 16/18 hpv but only this year high Hr hpv but negative 16/18?

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