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HPV Positive & Abnormal Cells

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Hi, I am 25 and just recently had my first smear test, I have received a letter back to say I am HPV Positive and that I also have abnormal cells, they've called it "low grade dyskaryosis". This is all so new to me, I have a 5 month old daughter and I've spent the day worrying so much and in tears. Has anyone been in this position before? Google sort of explains it but I can't help but panic. I'm just awaiting another letter to book me in for a Colposcopy. Because they've told me it's low grade is this a good sign and my abnormal cells could just be HPV related? A little advIce would be great. Worried sick. Thank you

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    Hi Cocowhit

    The HPV virus is the cause of abnormal cells, but abnormal cells are not cancer. Most sexually active people will have had the HPV virus, but in the vast majority of cases it doesn’t cause any issues, and people will not know they have it. 

    Sometimes, however, it can cause cells in the cervix to change but being described as low grade changes means that this has been caught early and can be easily treated, or in some cases just monitored. 

    The colposcopy will allow a closer look at your cervix and a liquid will be applied to identify the area of abnormal cells. From there will be decided what action needs to be taken, if any. Try not to stress yourself out over this...it’s a really common thing to have, and easily treated. 

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    Hi Cocowhit

    The HPV virus is the cause of abnormal cells, but abnormal cells are not cancer. Most sexually active people will have had the HPV virus, but in the vast majority of cases it doesn’t cause any issues, and people will not know they have it. 

    Sometimes, however, it can cause cells in the cervix to change but being described as low grade changes means that this has been caught early and can be easily treated, or in some cases just monitored. 

    The colposcopy will allow a closer look at your cervix and a liquid will be applied to identify the area of abnormal cells. From there will be decided what action needs to be taken, if any. Try not to stress yourself out over this...it’s a really common thing to have, and easily treated. 

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