Result from colposcopy came back as CIN 2 and I have to have treatment. What will they do? Does it hurt?
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Hi there - I had CIN III and had to have LLETZ surgery to remove it - since I am an extremely nervous patient with anything to do with "that area" they put me under general anasthetic - having CIN II or III does not mean you have cancer or anywhere near it - it means you have cell changes which - left untreated - could one day turn to cancer - you are been treated though so have nothing to worry about - they laser out your bad cells and normally this does the trick - you go back to normal by your next smear check - on the odd occasion where the fisrt time doesn't work you go back again, remeber though - you are unlikely to get cancer - those who DON'T get checked out are more likely to.  I had my last one 5 weeks ago and I have to say the biggest ball ache of all has not been able to have sex with my fella!!! I bled for about 10 days - I had pain in my belly but only as bad as period pains and I still feel the odd twinge now and then - I have had the all clear from my doctor and now have to look forward to a smear in March to see if for the first time in 9 years I might get a NEGATIVE smear!!!!!!!!  fingers crossed!! \n\nGood luck with your surgery - its not pleasant - anything down there is never pleasant at the doctors, but it is bearable and you will be fine!!
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If you haven't had a period for five years and now you are bleeding, this is a "change" that a GYN needs to look into.  Since your last pap was normal, this is hopefully a big nothing, but bright red bleeding in a post menopausal woman is something a doc needs to evaluate.  Good luck!
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my best advice to you is to see a gynocolgist, she will be able to answer your questions in realivence to your body.
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Normally I would say old blood, but since it is not around your period, I would suggest you see your GYN or family doctor for an exam.  If you haven't had a pelvic exam before, don't worry, it won't hurt, just a little embarrassing.   Make sure you are comfortable with your doctor before the exam so that you will relax.
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Yep, I had mild dysplasia (sp?) twice. I had the LEEP procedure done. It just feels like a little tugging. No big deal, if that's what you are having. And its more precautionary than it is a cancer treatment. It hurts a little during, and their might be slight cramping afterward. It's not too bad, though. Email if you have any more questions, cjbay10@yahoo.com
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I have a few ideas.\n\nTo narrow it down...if the pain is in the middle of the pelvis, it is usually from your uterus.  If it is on one side, or both, it is usually from the fallopian tuves or ovaries.  Since you mentioned left side pain, I am guessing it's the latter.\n\nIf it is during deep thrusting it could be endometriosis, a tilted uterus,  or adhesions or fibroids.\n\nAlso, try to avoid using douche, scented pantyliners, pads, or tampons,  perfumed bath salts or bubbles, or not cotton panties.  This can rule out an allergy that you are transferring the allergen inside.    I am guessing this is not the problem, again, from the left side pain.  Just want to be thorough.\n\nThe one side pain could mean ovarian cysts if it feels real deep in your body.  Deep thrusting can hurt an ovary if the ovary isn't quite in the right place.  A cyst can last a few months then burst and go away.  Since you've had this for a while they aren't likely to go away on their own.  When they get big they can cause pressure on the bowels or  bladder.  A large cyst should be felt during an internal pelvic exam then they follow up with ultrasound to be sure.  \n\nEndometriosis can reduce fertility.  It can cause pain during sex and painful periods.  You have to have a laproscopy to diagnose this completely.  Being on the pill can regulate hormones and help this.  I have a friend who got pregnant 3 months after having surgery for this.  She had tried for years!\n\nA tipped uterus is a cause of infertility too.  The symptoms are usually pain during sex and during your period.  Sometimes you have trouble using tampons and some urine leakage.  Your doctor should of found this during a pelvic exam.\n\nWell, I tried to tell you the basics of everything i can think of.  If one sounds likely, you might try to research it more on the net.  I may of missed some details since I just know of the general problems with this.\n\nI know that some mental problems with sex can cause painful intercourse, but that wouldn't explain the certain pair of jeans that hurt.  But the mind always surprises me when I see what a little bit of resentment or bottled up anger will do.  \n\nIf I had to guess....endometriosis.\n\nGood luck!
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You didn't specify what they called your Pap test.  It might help to understand the terminology used by the cytotechnologist or pathologist to describe you Pap test.  ASCUS means "atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance", and just means that we saw something, but cant tell what it is.  It could be an infection or more serious pre-cancerous cells.  LSIL means "low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion"  and that means we saw signs of HPV infection (the virus that causes cervical cancer).  Some LSIL's go away on their own, others progress to HSIL "high-grade intraepithelial lesion" which is pre-cancerous.  Our last category is Squamous Cell Cancer.  You would know if we called it that. But not to worry, cervical cancer usually grows slowly, and it sounds more like an ASCUS Pap.  Your gynecologist can do a painless procedure to look at your cervix with a camera called a colposcopy.  If he sees cells that look suspicious, he can remove them using a small instrument.  Bottom line is this: precancerous lesions can be treated, and you can still have children.  If you let it go, and it becomes cervical cancer, then you risk losing your uterus or your life.  Talk to your doctor about your options and your Pap test results.
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Nothing to worry about, but you MUST see a doctor. It's propably a vaginal infection or a cervical infection (especially if you are sexually active; do you use a condom?). This is very common in women of all ages and an appropriate treatment should be very succesful. \n\nYou should also consider regular (yearly? every two years?) Pap smears. If you have been exposed to HPV (a common, sexually transmitted virus) you are at risk for cervical lesions that need to be promptly investigated.
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You may have a tilted uterus. Trust Me!! Certain positions tend to hurt due to this. I had a tilted uterus and it is nothing wrong with it but because of the position it makes deep penetration somewhat painful. Thank goodness when I had my son my doctor corrected it for me. Big Difference! I was told at my 1st Pap smear appointment as a teenager though, so if you have this, I'm surprised you wouldn't already know...
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I have had 2 cysts removed-both felt like marbles.\nCould not have been harder! Get to Dr. & if they have to do a needle biopsey it does not hurt! I swear!!
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Well, the type of treatment depends on what your pap smear showed.  If you were diagnosed with high grade lesion, you would get a cervical biopsy to see how far the affected cells are to the basal layer of the cervix.  It is usually recommended that a ECC (Endocervical curretting) is NOT done, nor anything too invasive.  If you were diagnosed with a high grade lesion with the possibility of being invasive, they will probably do a cone biopsy, which is more invasive then a regular biopsy.  They will take a 3D cone sized piece of cervix.  This too, will let the pathologist know how invasive it is.  If you have an already invasive carcinoma, then it might be a cone biopsy, then after your pregnancy, you may be looking at a hysterectomy.  Also, if your cancer is glandular (not squamous), they just do the biopsies discribed above and would truly treat you after pregnancy.  All of the above, are probabilites, your doctor and pathogist would have the correct recommendations.
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Tipped or dropped uterus has nothing to do with it! I have one and do not experience pain and my significant other is well endowed. \n\nI would def go and get a 2nd opinion. \nWhat I think off the top of my head that might be the cause is your uterus hasn't fully healed. A D&C (which Im assuming was the type of abortion you had) IS invasisive and they do scrap the walls of your uterus. Then the IUD got inserted and your body rejected it do to maybe minor scarring on your uterus(again Im assuming this si what happened) and then you had it removed which might have as well scarepped the walls of your uterus. I would advice staying away from pork and aspirin( slow donw the heeling process same thing they tell you when you get a tattoo) get on the pill or another form of birth control for a good 4-6 months so your uterus can heal and keep sex to a minimal and nothing ruff (easier said than done) just let you body bounce back to normal and you should feel better
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I believe this means that the cells from your cervix have shown some abnormal changes that that need to be further investigated.  This varies in severity, although nearly all abnormal smear tests 'go back to normal' by themselves without treatment. In the U.K, if you have an abnormal smear you wil be referred to hospital for a further investiagtion (a colposcopy) or you will be asked to attend another smear test in 6 months time. This is most common with 'borderline' (very minor) changes that are likely to correct themselves.  If you are referred to hospital after your first abnormal smear (or after the second) you will undergo a colposcopy.  This is where they stain your cervix with a solution to show up the abnormal cells better.  They then take a biopsy to be sent away which checks the severity of your abnormalities.  I believe that usually treatment is only offered once the results of the biopsy come back, but in the U.K you can be offered treatment at the colposcopy if the doctor thinks you are likely to require it.  This involves burning the abnormal cells with a laser (you get a local anaesthetic!).  I believe this treatment is almost 100% effective in removing abnormal cells and preventing their return.  \nIn all, abnormal smear tests are quite common and most will clear themselves, or even with the treatment do not pose much of a threat-in younger women especially to find cervical cancer is EXTREMELY rare, so don't worry.  \nI think that your abnormal cells are likely to have cleared/been treated before you get pregnant. If not, I'm quite sure that being pregnant and having abnormal cervical cells will not affect the baby but Im not sure if it is possible to carry out the treatment on a pregnant woman-so I'd check with your doctor just to be sure before you do get pregnant.\nBoth myself and my sister have have abnormal smears, she had a colposcopy done a fortnight ago and I have to get one next week-I also know many other young women who have had the same, so its more common than most people think!  \nI'm also sure your doctor/nurse would be able to offer you more advice but I hope this helps you a little! \nAll the best!
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Don't be nervous about the abnormal pap. The reason for the colposcopy is to help detect any pre-cancerous abnormalities in your cells. It is a good thing to try to detect it early. I just went through this 3 months ago. My doctor told me that it can take 10 years for it to become cancerous and not to worry. The process is a little uncomfortable, but very tolerable. \n\nDo not stress out about the horror stories from other people. \n\nBest of luck with everything.
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I had the same thing happen. I used m/s b4 bed and woke up sweating and burning and bleeding bright red. The irritation from the monistat was worse than the infection. I called the number on the monistat package and they said it DOES happen but is uncommon. They refunded my money (save the pack and call the number) and told me to go to the gyno. By the time I got to the gyno he said it could have been the monistat or irritation from the applicator. I think it was the monistat. I'll never use it again.\n\np.s. the bleeding went away a few days after the monistat did. It has to wear out as it is in a oily base and water is useless. I used the 1 time ovule... it was a nightmare.
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It will only hurt a little bit. Don't worry and just relax because you will have to get pelvic exams every year.\nMillions of women go for pelvic exams every year for the first time, and it is uncomfortable but it will be over very quickly. You can tell your Ob/Gyn your concerns and she/he will definitely be very gentle with you.
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No relax.  Celluar changes happen as a result of the human papilloma virus (HPV)  the same family of viruses that cause common warts, like on your hand.  Certain strains of HPV can cause cervical cancer - this is why you get PAP smears.  Others can cause minor celluar changes, still others cause no apparent symptoms at all.  Regardless even in the worst case it is easy to address this problem by getting a colposcopy (a small section of cells is taken from your cervix curing the problem) as long as you follow up as your doctor is directing you.\n\nYour ovary may be ovulating or it may be something entirely unrelated to your reproductive parts.  Nonetheless your physician will probably want to get a follow up PAP in a few months.  If that is normal you are good to go until next year.