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Pre-cancerous cells on the cervix are almost always caused by HPV. But if you had an abnormal Pap smear and are waiting for colposcopy, you shouldn't assume anything until the colposcopy biopsy results come in.
Cervical dysplasia can result from HPV infection that happened many, many years ago. A diagnosis of cervical dysplasia is not evidence that your partner has other partners at this time. Most people pick up genital HPV strains very soon after becoming sexually active, and it would be unusual to find a partner who was not infected unless he or she had never had oral, anal, or vaginal sex or genital-genital contact with someone else. This is why vaccination for genital HPV is so important, even for someone who plans to have only one lifetime partner.
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∙ 14y agoNo, not always. But there is no way to tell for sure which cases will turn into cancer, so it's a safe bet to get treatment.
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Is HPV a viral STD?
HPV is a viral STD. HPV can cause genital warts or cancerous/precancerous lesions in the cervix or anus.
What does ASCUS negative for high risk HPV mean?
A pap smear result of ASCUS negative high risk HPV means that the cells on your cervix couldn't be called normal, but didn't have changes that suggested precancerous lesions either. A follow up test for high risk HPV types on the cervix was done. The test did not find these high risk (cancer causing) types of HPV. Based on this combination of test results, along with your age and history, your health care provider will recommend follow up testing.
How long after sex does hpv virus show up as precancerous cells?
There is no way to tell; the range could be years to decades.
You were diagnosed with high-risk hpv last year your pap smear this year shows that you have ASCUS and that you still have high-risk hpv What does this mean?
ASCUS means you have abnormal cells on the cervix during your pap smear. The cells coudn't be called normal, but couldn't be called precancerous either. In addition, you have high-risk HPV found on your smear two years in a row. These high risk subtypes are more likely to cause cancer. Based on these results, your health care provider will recommend follow up testing specific to your age and history.
What are the symptoms of an abnormal pap smear?
Cervical Cancer.Cervicitis (Cervix Inflammation or Infection)Checkup.Colposcopy.Common Health Tests.Genital Warts (HPV Infection)Ovarian Cancer.Painful Intercourse (Sex)
Are pap smear and smear the same?
A pap smear looks for signs of cervical cancer or precancerous problems on the cervix. It's meant to show which patients need further screening for these conditions. An HPV test done at the same time or just after the pap is typically done to look for high-risk (cancer causing) HPV subtypes. It may be ordered with or after the pap based on a woman's age, her pap history, or due to an inconclusive pap result. A negative HPV test in this context only says that the cervix is not infected with high-risk HPV subtypes; a negative test doesn't mean you don't have HPV, but just that there's no high-risk HPV on the cervix.
How does hpv affect the uterus?
HPV does not affect the body of the uterus. HPV may affect the uterine cervix.
What does ascus plus hrhpv mean?
ASCUS +HR HPV means that the pap smear showed results that couldn't be called normal, but also didn't look like precancerous changes. A follow up test for high-risk (cancer causing) HPV was also done, and it showed that you did have high-risk HPV on your cervix. Depending on your age and history, your health care provider will determine the appropriate follow-up testing plan for you.
If you test hpv negative but have abnormal cells could you still have hpv?
The HPV test that may be done as a followup to an abnormal pap looks for high-risk (cancer causing) HPV. If the test is negative, you don't have high-risk HPV on the cervix, but you may be infected with low risk HPV subtypes, or infected in another location.
What other names is cervical cancer known by?
Cervical cancer is sometimes known by other names or terms, and these may include: Cervix Cancer: This is a straightforward term referring to cancer that originates in the cervix. Uterine Cervix Cancer: Specifies that the cancer occurs in the cervix of the uterus. Invasive Cervical Cancer: Refers to cancer that has invaded beyond the surface layer of the cervix. Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Cervix: Describes the specific type of cervical cancer that originates in the squamous epithelial cells lining the cervix. Adenocarcinoma of the Cervix: Refers to cervical cancer that originates in the glandular cells of the cervix. Cervical Carcinoma: A more formal term for cancer of the cervix. Malignant Neoplasm of the Cervix: A medical term indicating a cancerous growth in the cervix. Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN): Refers to precancerous changes in the cervix that may progress to cervical cancer if left untreated.
Can HPV cause cancer and how is it detected?
HPV is linked to the majority of cases of cervical cancer. Fortunately most who have HPV will never get cervical cancer. It is important to understand that HPV is a very common sexually transmitted disease, and many women who have HPV will show no symptoms or have no atypical pap test. HPV is a virus that effects superficial (surface) cells of the cervix. Most infections only disturb the outer most layers of the cervix, and go away on their own over time. It is important to have HPV tests administered by a qualified clinician to determine if there is an HPV infection and what type of HPV infection there is. Certain types of HPV (16 and 18 to name a couple) are known to be more aggressive and attack the cells deeper in the cervix. When these cells are effected, a more worrysome process can happen. This more risky HPV can lead to what is called a "High Grade Squamous Intraepethilial Lesion" on a Pap test. When this happens, it is important that a biopsy be done to determine how much of the cervix has been infected, and to have the infected cells removed. As long as a patient receives appropriate Pap tests and HPV tests, the chances of getting cervical cancer are very small. (Even with a high risk HPV, appropriate clinical care can greatly reduce the risk of future cervical cancer) The main reasons a woman gets cervical cancer is not receiving appropriate Pap tests or HPV tests, or a false negative reading from the laboratory.
What cervical cells are involved in cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer typically arises from abnormal changes (mutations) in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that connects to the vagina. The main type of cells involved in cervical cancer are the squamous cells and the glandular cells. **Squamous cells**: The majority of cervical cancers (about 80% to 90%) are squamous cell carcinomas. These cancers originate from the flat, thin cells that line the outer part of the cervix, known as squamous epithelial cells. **Glandular cells**: Cervical adenocarcinomas develop from glandular cells, which are found in the inner part of the cervix, called the endocervix. These cancers account for a smaller percentage of cervical cancer cases, but their incidence appears to be increasing. In addition to squamous cell carcinomas and adenocarcinomas, there are other less common types of cervical cancers, such as adenosquamous carcinoma and small cell carcinoma, but they are relatively rare compared to squamous cell and adenocarcinoma. Cervical cancer typically develops slowly over time, starting with precancerous changes in the cells of the cervix known as cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) or cervical dysplasia. If left untreated, these abnormal cells may progress to invasive cervical cancer. Regular cervical cancer screening, such as Pap smears and HPV testing, can help detect abnormal changes early and prevent the development of cervical cancer.
