Colposcopy after abnormal pap?

So I had my first pap smear done Oct 26th, which my doctor said came back abnormal. I had my period a week for the test, and sex around the same time too. Anyway, when I asked her the cause for the abnormality she said "the most common reason is HPV," but nothing definite. I've been told that when the test comes back abnormal, the resend it to be tested for HPV, which the secretary at the office confirmed. However, I never recieved a call back from that test and was just told (when the doctor first called) to get a colposcopy, which I'm having done Wednesday. Is the doctor at fault for not notifying me about the HPV test, or is there some other reason for my abnormal test result? Also, if I am in fact diagnosed with HPV and it either goes away or have it removed (the abnormal cells I mean), can I keep getting it if I have unprotected sex with my partner?

Also ps, I've never had genital warts, and I'm 21.

If your partner is the same one (it would be the same strain between you, provided he has no other partners). You can't keep getting it (from the same partner) and there are many strains of it, and not all include genital warts as a symptom. There are other reasons for having an abnormal pap, but hpv is the most common. Ask your Doc, next time about hpv because if you have it, yearly and even every 6 mos. paps are needed.

and yes, your body can sometimes cure itself of hpv, it depends on your age, the strain and your body

1st you have to do the HPV test.
here you are some information about the HPV:
HPV infection is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Human papillomavirus is the name of a group of viruses that includes more than 100 different strains or types. More than 30 of these viruses are sexually transmitted, and they can infect the genital area of men and women including the skin of the penis, vulva (area outside the vagina), or anus, and the linings of the vagina, cervix, or rectum. Most people who become infected with HPV will not have any symptoms and will clear the infection on their own.

Some of these viruses are called "high-risk" types, and may cause abnormal Pap tests. They may also lead to cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina, anus, or penis. Others are called "low-risk" types, and they may cause mild Pap test abnormalities or genital warts. Genital warts are single or multiple growths or bumps that appear in the genital area, and sometimes are cauliflower shaped.

Symptmos:
Most people who have a genital HPV infection do not know they are infected. The virus lives in the skin or mucous membranes and usually causes no symptoms. Some people get visible genital warts, or have pre-cancerous changes in the cervix, vulva, anus, or penis. Very rarely, HPV infection results in anal or genital cancers.

Genital warts usually appear as soft, moist, pink, or flesh-colored swellings, usually in the genital area. They can be raised or flat, single or multiple, small or large, and sometimes cauliflower shaped. They can appear on the vulva, in or around the vagina or anus, on the cervix, and on the penis, scrotum, groin, or thigh. After sexual contact with an infected person, warts may appear within weeks or months, or not at all.

Genital warts are diagnosed by visual inspection. Visible genital warts can be removed by medications the patient applies, or by treatments performed by a health care provider. Some individuals choose to forego treatment to see if the warts will disappear on their own. No treatment regimen for genital warts is better than another, and no one treatment regimen is ideal for all cases.



unfortunately There is no "cure" for HPV infection, although in most women the infection goes away on its own. The treatments provided are directed to the changes in the skin or mucous membrane caused by HPV infection, such as warts and pre-cancerous changes in the cervix.


about the HPV test:
Most women are diagnosed with HPV on the basis of abnormal Pap tests. A Pap test is the primary cancer-screening tool for cervical cancer or pre-cancerous changes in the cervix, many of which are related to HPV. Also, a specific test is available to detect HPV DNA in women. The test may be used in women with mild Pap test abnormalities, or in women >30 years of age at the time of Pap testing. The results of HPV DNA testing can help health care providers decide if further tests or treatment are necessary

I had cervical dysplasia years ago and had one done. I went through 2 biopys because of the risk of getting cancer. Alot of women go through this. It just means that your cells are not normal and can be an infection or dysplasia. Treat the problem now and dont be afraid. I was 21 when I got mine done and I have HPV also. Sex doesnt interfere with it but it did affect me pychologiclly.

men are the carriers of hpv so you will get it from your partner...if you don't like condoms try using a diaphragm it will protect the cervix...there are diverse reasons for abnormal smears but the main thing is not to worry and to get it sorted asap. doctors and secretaries get very busy and make slip ups but either way you will get the right treatment..just keep hassling them for information..it's your body. Don't ever have unprotected sex even if you are married..until there is a prooven vaccine for hpv and man are no longer carriers we have to be responsible for our selves as women...in a caring relationship it shouldn't be a problem or a turn off...you don't drive your car without a seat belt and still get where you need to go...take care

I just had a cauterization of the cervix on thurs due to HPV.
I had an abnormal pap, first one came back low grade, the next one which was to determine the type of HPV came back high risk for cancer.

HPV can leave on it's own, but you do need periodic paps.
And once you are cured you can't get the same one again. So ur ok with ur bf.
GOOD LUCK