I went to the gyn about several problems
that I had been having including severe
cramps, periods every third week (heavy
and painful), pain and bleeding during and
after sex, and to have a pap smear.
The doc recommended having my paraguard
iud removed, but my insurance (who covered
it initially) now won't pay for the
removal, which is about $250...Not in the
budget right now!
Anyway, the gyn called yesterday and said
that my pap came back with squamous cell
changes and that I was positive for hpv.
I have a colposcopy scheduled for the
tues. After christmas since their office
is closed next week (go figure!).
I am nervous because I had a minor episode
in 1997 (ascus) and they did a colposcopy,
but no further treatment, except 6 month
paps. In 2000, I had ascus again in
january. Another pap done in june
indicated high-grade dysplasia which
required another colposcopy and leep (it
ended up being cis). I had two years of
paps every 3-4 months that were normal.
Then I got slack and hadn't had a pap in
about 1 1/2 years. The doc called
yesterday to say that it was abnormal
again (as I said above).
I am concerned because these are obviously
repeated problems. I worry that if ascus
can turn to cis in 6 months, I have a real
problem. I know I will have to wait on
the results of the colposcopy before they
decide on treatment, but I have a feeling
that they will do something. I am 30
years old with lupus, ovarian cysts, and
some other issues (especially depression,
anxiety...This does not help that
situation!). I have two children (ages 2
and almost . I do not want
more children.
If anyone has had repeated problems,
please let me know what your doc
recommended. I am concerned that she may
recommend hysterectomy or some other
drastic measure (at least then I wouldn't
have periods at all!). I just need some
information or reassurance from someone
who might have had or have knowledge about
repeated dysplasia issues.
Thank you so much for your response! I
will be anxious until I have the
colposcopy results and some sort of
treatment plan. Just wanting some idea
of what to expect.
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PattyV
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 1103 Location: Chicago area
Posted: 12-19-04 11:39am
So sorry for all your medical probs!It
does seem you are prone to these repeats
of dysplastic cells and such.You may want
to look into a second opinion,just to be
sure you are getting the correct
treatment.You may need a more definative
treatment,and that may mean some other
surgical procedure than what you have
had.I know you are young,but you seem
certain that you do not want more
children(as you know,pregnancy can make
lupus worse).I would have a second
opinion,just to know that you have all the
options available to you.Best to you!
Patty
. I do not want
more children.
