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writes:I went in for my regular female exam and ended up having to get a cervical biopsy. I got the results back from that, and all my doctor told me was "the abnormal cells we seen are caused by hpv." She didn't tell me if I had warts or if it was just abnormal cells, however she is referring me to the colposcopy unit at the hospital to have a gyno take a look-see. My doctor also mentioned they'll probably give me cryotherapy while Im there and get everything out of the way since the hospital is 2 hours away....Here are my issues... I've done a little research and several sources stated that cryotherapy scarring can cause problems getting pregnant...anyone ever gone through this, 'cause I kinda want kids?Also, if I am referred by my doctor to this unit in the hospital, is there a dollar value involved? I live in BC Canada, and I only have basic medical. One source I found said that the gynocologist told their patient that it would be $500.00 for ONE session...any truth to that?I've also read contradicting opinions about the pain level involved with this procedure, as well as afterwards during intercourse.Any information from a real live person that has gone through this would be wonderful. Thank you!!P.S...isnt one supposed to get an abnormal pap result, a colposcopy, then a biopsy, THEN possible treatment, not a pap/biopsy rolled into one, then colposcopy, then possible treatment? Doc seems kinda trigger happy considering my original pap results haven't even come back yet, and arent due back for at least 3 more weeks..... Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (30 May 2010): I had crysurgery almost two weeks ago. I was told by my doctor it was ok to have intercourse after a week. The two times I have tried to do this have resulting in keel over in pain cramping for a substantail amount of time afterwords and I havent even been able to "finish". I would suggest you wait longer to even try. Its just not worth it. As far as scarring and having trouble getting pregnant I have yet to experience that so Im crossing my fingers!
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reader, Pt88 +, writes (27 May 2010):
Pt88 is verified as being by the original poster of the question thank you to those that posted, your words have been more than helpful. I have decided to go back to my doctor and get a little more information about everything. After I know a little more, I am going to make an informed decision about what to do. After all, the human body can do wonderous things, and I dont want to have a procedure done if it isnt ABSOLUTELY necessary.
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reader, PeanutButter  +, writes (26 May 2010):
 They lasered off the abnormal cells by the way. She did not have HPV or Warts.
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reader, PeanutButter +, writes (26 May 2010):
Hi there, your doctor does seem a little quick off the mark, and if you're worried then you may want to get a second opinion before jumping in at the deep end.
My sister had a pap smear last year that came back abnormal, she then went for a check up with the gyno to see what was going on down there and they decided to lazer them off.
My sister went in as an out patient and the procedure didn't take very long. She did say that it was painful but it wasn't completely unbearable.
Unfortunately she is in a country that has free medical and so I couldn't give you a cost price for the entire procedure as it was all free. No matter what the cost might be though, if you have abnormal cells, it is always better to pay the money and have them removed now than have to experience cervical cancer later.
Did your doctor tell you that you have abnormal cells or that you had a biopsy on a wart?? If it were warts then those are caused by HPV too and they don't always need removing but are usually removed for comfort and for the way they look. These are usually frozen off, which could be painful but which could be good for you in the long term and help to prevent the spread of HPV.
HPV, the human pappiloma virus, can come in several different strains and not all of them cause warts or cervical cancer. I would talk to your doctor a little more and get him to give you further information.
Ask him if he thinks you have HPV, ask him if he thinks you have genital warts, then ask him if there is a true need for surgery and also the type of HPV you may have.
Once you have HPV you cannot get rid of it. You can spread this easily by touching infected areas to loved ones during unprotected intercourse AND by protected intercourse in some instances as sometimes men get these on their sacks outside of the condom and woman get them along the outside of their labia and can easily pass them on even if you are safe.
If you do have HPV, don't panic. You will need to have that chat with your Dr. then gyno and work from there with ALL of the information.
Do not have unprotected sex again and inform all sexual partners of the HPV as they have a right to know that they may get it.
I would call your insurance company too and check their policy on the matter, once you've gained all of the proper knowledge from your GP.
Good luck xxx
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reader, cnith +, writes (25 May 2010):
 If in doubt, get a second or third opinion. Something doesn't sound right to me either.
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reader, Gridrebel +, writes (25 May 2010):
 Dr's who have seen many types of the same thing usually know what procedure will most likely work without some of the extra steps. They also want to treat you right away to prevent any further problems. I had the cryo"therapy" - one session on an outpatient basis(USA)because of abnormal cells and pain during intercourse. In the long run, it didn't help. Abnormal cells can be a pre-curser to cancer of the cervix. As I had 2 children, a few years after the cryosurgery (therapy, yada,yada,yada) I was still having problems so I opted to have my uterus only (partial hysterectomy) removed. The cryosurgery is pretty much like the freezing of a wart. Yes it hurts, but it is a deeper pain. You should get some pain pills to take for a couple days. It isn't debilitating really but the pain is noticeable.
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