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A member asked:

Im mad i had to have this due to hpv now my boyfriend wants sex after a colposcopy biopsy?

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Dr. Mary Vanko answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pocedure restriction: Wait until the site heals. Don't risk infection or bleeding.

Answered 12/9/2018

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HPV: Abstinence or new boyfriend might be worth consideration.

Answered 3/6/2021

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Would a colposcopy result say if hpv infection was found especially on biopsies?

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I had a colposcopy done January last year, a biopsy was not done. I have hpv. Does that mean I do not have the type that causes cancer?

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A member asked:

Tested positive for HPV twice in 6 months but always had a normal pap. Had colposcopy with biopsy, waiting on results. Is a normal pap a good sign?

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A member asked:

How do I have normal cytology yearly 5 yrs with no cell changes but hpv positive only this year neg 16/18 but still normal cytology no cell changes Doc did colposcopy with Ecc and biopsies ? If my cytologies are no cell changes what he biopsies?

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I've had persistent HPV 16 for 6 years and my biopsies have come back normal from colposcopy. Am probably going to have pre cancer in the future?

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