A member asked:

How often does one bleed in cervical cancer. i was diagnosed with hpv last yr but w/ squamous metaplasia. i have brwn discharge but comes out 1-2 time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably not HPV: Neither squamous metaplasia nor cervical cancer is a likely cause of this kind of discharge. See your doctor for evaluation for the cause.

Dr Greenfield agreed

Answered 5/11/2017

703 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

How often does one bleed in cervical cancer. i was diagnosed with hpv last yr but w/ squamous metaplasia. i have brwn discharge but comes out 1-2 time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Greenfield agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have HPV and have had abnormal vaginal bleeding over two weeks and sex hurts now...Could this mean cervical cancer?

A member asked:

What are symptoms of Cervical and ovarian cancer? I have hpv and endometriosis. my grandmother and two grandmothers also had breast cancer. I also have had a history of greenish nipple discharge and DVTs.

A member asked:

I had HPV 16 6 or 7 years ago and had to have a cone biopsy. I go yearly to get paps and was clear last year. I'm having back pain and a brownish discharge. Last period was a week and a half ago. Could it be cervical cancer?

A member asked:

Cervical cancer common at 25 years old? I have pcos, and a larger than normal cyst. Recently been having irregular bleeding, pelvic pain. Periods every few weeks. Have an appointment tomorrow. US showed only cyst. Last pap normal prior pap hpv?

A member asked:

Is HPV testing more reliable for picking up the possibility of adenocarcinoma of the cervix? I know cytology for this type of cancer is less useful than squamous cell. So if I am HPV negative could I still have adenocarcinoma?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

My recent PAP shows, high risk HPV all except 16,18/45. low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion and squamous metaplasia. GYN app next week. what are my statistics for getting cervical cancer now? thank you?

Last yr my pap was squamous metaplasia again,& hpv+, no dysplasia i was worried if this time it could be cancer? Do i need to worry about it ?

Diagnosed with squamous metaplasia w/ chronic cervicitis and positive hpv last yr. Do u think this would develop into cancer within a yr ?

If i had squamous metaplasia last yr w/ hpv+ with no dysplasia , is there a chance that i could develop cancer in a yr ?

I had squamous metaplasia+postive hpv last yr on my pap. Do u think it could have progressed to cancer in a year ? Im very worried

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?