[Damage34]

Hi, I am new to this forum as well and freaking out a bit. I was told from my abnormal pap smear that I had moderate to high dysplasia. I immediately started freaking out and went on the web for information which didn't help much either because I convinced myself I know have cancer. I went for a colposcopy and a biopsy with a ECC. Before the test, the doctor told me that I didn't have cancer, but dysplasia and if left untreated can go to cancer. However, since I have had the test done and have done some reading I am completely paranoid that maybe the pap was wrong and it really is cancer. Since my pap tests have been normal for the last 8 or 9 years I can't figure out how in a years time it could go from normal to moderate. I have to wait for the results and the doctor said I will need a LEEP and am seriously wigging out. I am 38 but getting married soon and wanted to have at least one child. Do you know if this ruins my chances? Take care and thanks!

[jaclynp]

Hello! I am new to this forum as well and, trust me, you are not alone with your freaking out. I am 22 and have also convinced myself that I may have cancer and am also worried about my chances of having children. I found out 2 years ago about my dysplasia and have had 4 colposcopies in that time. You mentioned something about an LEEP and I'm wondering what that is? Unfortunately, I feel like I haven't been receiveing the proper care or time from my OB-GYN. From what I know, having dysplasia does NOT ruin your chances of having children. I think the best thing to do is make sure you keep up routine pap smears and ask your OB-GYN any question you have. I was so embarassed because I cried when I was talking to my doctor about it but, just remember that you are not the first OR the last woman to cry and/or freak out about it. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help but, I think it's nice to know that you are not the only one worried...and to get a response back from your post. Let me know how you are doing and what your doctor has said about your questions. I am going in for another colposcopy in a week so, I will make sure to pass on all the infomation I receive. Thanks for your post!

[superscared]

Hmm. Sounds like me. Just received notice that my pap came back with dysplasia. I don't even know what that means, but of course the office is closed and I'm freaking out. I have had one irregular pap before, but that was about 20 years ago. I'm so scared. Pretty sure I have cancer, too and know it's going to be a long night. I want someone to tell me it's wrong and the pap was incorrect. No such luck, huh? Feels like a really bad dream.

[jaclynp]

Superscared,
Although I can't tell you that the pap was a mistake, I know that there are lots of people that you can talk to. If you can, I would schedule another appointment with your doctor so you can sit down and ask him/her all the questions you have. I understand that it's super scary but, hopefully you have some people in your life that you trust to tell and hopefully they can help you along. I think the best thing, though, is that we found out about the dysplasia. If we hadn't gone to the OB-GYN we wouldn't have found out BUT we would have still had the dysplasia. So, at least this way you can start to do something about it. I would definitely try to calm down, though, because most of the time, the dysplasia will cure itself :) I have been reading that folate really helps maintain a healthy cervix so, I would look into that. You can find higher doses of folate in prenatal pills (which are harmless if you are not pregnant). Hope this helps (even if it's just a tiny bit).

[lagcvann1]

I'm new here too. I had the same situation with the yearly pap, everying has been normal, and them "wham" moderate dysplasia. I can't understand how it got so bad in a year's time unless its pretty aggresive. My questions really stem from the fact that mine is "vaginal" dysplasia so I am thinking that if/when it turns cancerous what can they take out. My doctor has me scheduled for a lazor vaporization procedure on Wednesday but said they can only go about 3/4" and if the cells are deeper than that they become invasion. I asked what we do after that and she said IF they are deeper then there is the option of a Vaginectomy. I don't even want to look that up because I am trying to stay positive and maybe just not freak out until after the procedure is finished. I never thought that the actions that I took 25 years ago would come back to haunt me at 45 and had never even heard of HPV. I am fortunate and have a very good doctor but I know taking with other people are or have gone through the same thing will make me feel alot better. Good luck to you!

[charlene1]

Wow. I just read your post and it is almost identical to my situation. I am 38 also and engaged and also wanted to have one more child. I too was told I have moderate dysplasia and had 2 leep procedures done. The Doctor said after my 1st leep that as the body heals it sloughs off the cells. I was just told over the phone that it is now mild dysplasia and I will be meeting the doctor today to see what the next step will be. So it may be true that my body is healing in stages. From what I have been reading online and the doctor also said that its not cancer but abnormal cells that can turn into cancer. The number one thing I keep picking up is that your immune system can cure the dysplasia. So I have starting reading up on the PH Diet by Dr. Young. Also I read that oral contraceptives can slow down your liver function henceforth your immune system of clearing out toxins and reduce folic acid which is needed for a healthy pregnancy and strong immune system. And according to the PH diet if you have toxins built up over years, your body starts to develop illness including precancer issues (ie Dysplasia). So I have stopped taking the pill (and yes my sex life has been reduced with my fiance.. ugh!!) and started the PH Diet in stages and cut out all artificial sweetners (use Stevia instead). I'm hoping in six months this will all be healed. So my advice is don't panic (I sure did) and take control of your health and start looking at natural ways of healing.
-Charlene-

[goingforward23]

Hi, I am also new to this forum. What I know is that having Dysplasia does NOT mean you have cancer, it just means that the cells are reproducing more than normal, more than they should and if you just forget about it and don't have it treat it, it can lead to cervical cancer. I was recently diagnosed with mild dysplasia and HPV aswell low grade and when the nurse called me and told me I burst into tears like for 3 hours or so, after than I just realized that crying wasn't gonna take away the dysplasia so all I need to do is wait and pray that it doesn't become something worst. You asked about having a baby, I don't know what to tell you because that's a personal desicion that you have to make, but if I was you I would wait until everything it's gone, being pregnant it's not easy at all and with this situation I don't think it would be wise to do so, you can talk to your doctor and see what he or she recomends you, good luck!