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my doctor just told me i might have hpv, will this ever go away?
Sent to Health Experts October 19 06:56 PM

every website i go to says something different. I'm so confused and scared. Will I have this forever? How is it different from herpes?

 

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October 19 6:57 PM (1 minute and 31 seconds later)
         
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I understand your concern. I have a few questions for you:

How old are you?

What sex are you?

What symptoms do you have?

What treatment options did the doctor talk to you about?


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October 19 6:59 PM (1 minute and 17 seconds later)
         
Reply to CorpsmanUp's Post: I am 27
female
I have no symptoms, but the doctor found ( i think i'm so confused) the start of a lesion deep inside my vagina.
I am having a test on Tuesday, but I don't know what it is.
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October 19 7:14 PM (15 minutes and 32 seconds later)
         
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HPV is caused by a virus. It is considered an STD because it is spread by skin to skin contact with an infected person. You likely found out that you have HPV because of an abnormal pap smear. HPV is very, very common and the main concern is trying to remove the abnormal cells from the cervix. In some cases, HPV cells can cause cervical cancer but the chances of this happening are low especially if you continue to follow up with your doctor. I will add some links for more detailed information:


HPV a very common STD that can go undetected for many years - Nashville, Tennessee - Tuesday, 03/07/06 - Tennessean.com



HPV, Frequently Asked Questions



Cervical Dysplasia



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