At home self collection kit. Is it as good?
There is now a kit you can use at home and post back. I have avoided screening for years because of the examination. Is this a…
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HPV
Human papillomavirus. Vaccination, Pap and HPV screening, high risk strains, clearance and anxiety around results.
HPV positive but the cells were normal
Result says high risk HPV detected, cytology normal, come back in a year. I do not understand what I am waiting for.
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Cleared it, now positive again. Reinfection or reactivation?
Negative two years running, now positive for a high risk type again. I have had one partner in that time.
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Does my male partner need testing?
I am HPV positive. He wants to get tested and I cannot find anywhere that offers it.
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Should I be worried about oral HPV and throat cancer?
Read about throat cancers linked to HPV and now I am examining my own throat daily. Is there a test I should be asking for?
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Is self-sampling as good as a clinician taking it?
Offered a self collected sample instead of the usual appointment. Convenient, but is it as reliable?
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How long does HPV take to clear? Getting a different number everywhere
One page says months, another says two years, another implies forever. I have a high risk type and normal cells and I would like one straight…
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Is HPV 16 worse than the others?
My result names the type. Everything I read about that number is more alarming than the general HPV information.
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Still HPV positive after treatment
Had the procedure, margins clear, and the follow up test still shows the virus. What was the point?
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Is the vaccine worth it if I already have HPV?
Late twenties, recently found out I have HPV. Someone suggested getting vaccinated anyway and I can't work out whether that makes any sense given I already…
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When does cervical screening stop?
Approaching the age where I think screening stops, and I have had HPV detected in the past. Does that change when I can stop?
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Do I still need screening after a hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy last year. Assumed screening was over and now I have received an invitation.
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Same high risk type two years in a row. What does persistent actually mean?
Third screen, same type detected each time, cells still normal. They have used the word persistent and I do not know how alarmed to be.
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What actually happens at a LEEP?
Colposcopy found changes and I have been booked for treatment to remove the area. Nobody described what the appointment is like.
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Does HPV ever actually go away?
Told I have high risk HPV but normal cells, and I've been put on more frequent screening. Nobody could tell me whether it will clear or…
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Vaccinated as a teenager and still got HPV
Had the full course at school. Now HPV positive. Feels like it did nothing.
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Does having HPV mean I will get cancer?
High risk type detected. I understand the connection to cancer exists but I cannot tell whether I am being sensible or hysterical.
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Can I pass HPV to my partner if my last screen was clear?
Cleared on my last two screens. Partner asked whether he could still catch it from me and I did not have an answer.
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Can HPV cause bleeding?
Bleeding after sex for a couple of months. HPV positive on my last screen. Are these connected?
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Abnormal smear and high risk HPV. Waiting for colposcopy
Letter said abnormal cells and high risk HPV detected, referred for colposcopy in three weeks. I have read the leaflet four times and I still feel…
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Anal HPV in women
Everything I read about anal HPV is aimed at men who have sex with men. Does it apply to me at all?
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Should my son be vaccinated?
Vaccination was offered at school and my husband thinks it is only relevant for girls.
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My screening interval changed and nobody explained
Used to be every three years. New letter says five. It feels like a cut.
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Does smoking affect clearing HPV?
Told at my colposcopy appointment to stop smoking. Assumed it was general advice attached to any hospital visit.
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Immune suppression and HPV
On medication that suppresses my immune system for an unrelated condition. Does that change my HPV situation?
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