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HPV Question
Asked by T.L. from Dallas
on April 18, 2008
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My sister just found out she tested positive for HPV(human papilloma virus) the one that has been linked to cervical cancer. Her doctor hasn't given her much informat...
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- Unfortunately theres not much that can be done. A virus is a virus is a virus and you have to let it run its course. However, get rechecked in a few months. My pap ...
- A girl that I worked with had to go and get tested every 6 months. That's all I know, sorry. I know it's very common though.
- There is a National Cervical Cancer Coalition/National HPV Cancer Coalition. There hotline number is 1-800-685-5531 or www.nccc-online.org. There is also a Texas Cha...
HPV Viruse
Asked by H.F. from York
on April 3, 2007
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I got a call from my doctor this morning that i have been waiting for.I had a pap done and it came back not good. So my doctor cut some cells out and tested them.Well ...
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- Hi H. it's N.. I am sorry to hear you are going through this on top of all the other stuff. ((hugs)) Don't be scared, this is for you own good. HPV is very common and...
- Hi. I was diagnosed with this a few years ago. It apparently is very common and a high percentage of women have it! It comes in different levels/stages. One Dr told me...
- I have hpv right now it was first discoved when i was pregnant with my third child and I was told it is common and to just take a wait and see approach. I have to go ...
HPV Vaccination, What Are Your Opinions?
Asked by A.A. from San Francisco
on August 11, 2008
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Hello ladies,
I have 2 daughters who are entering the age where they could get the HPV vaccination. I've done some research already, but I wanted to ask if anyone ...
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- This was posted by a couple of well-informed moms on here so I decided to save it! :) NVIC sends great e-mail updates. Here is the most recent one they sent. (I wou...
- Well you were right about opening a can of worms. you'll probably end up getting 40 or more responses to your request and from what I’ve seen of this group there se...
- As the sister of a cervical cancer survivor, my 9 year old daughter is going to get the HPV vaccination as soon as she's old enough. In my opinion, I would be very sh...
My 8 Year Old Has Warts.
Asked by A.C. from Houston
on August 2, 2009
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I am looking for some advice on either who to take my son to or how to get rid of warts. They started out on his forehead months ago. I didn't think they were anythi...
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- Have you tried a more specialized physician? Of course, I would try the OTC recommendations by the moms first!! But - maybe a pediatric dermatologist or even a pedia...
- My 5yr old has them too, I took him to the pediatrician and he suggested Compound W wart remover from walmart. It has stopped the spread of them and they have almost a...
- Is it Molluscum that has been diagnosed? My daughter has a very minor outbreak right now. I actually pierced some of them with a sterile needle, wiped with alcohol, an...
Help--H1N1 Shot or Not!
Asked by L.I. from Chicago
on October 27, 2009
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I am so torn in deciding yes to the shot or no!! We get the seasonal shot every year but I just dont know if we should get the h1n1--Im not one to jump up an dget a n...
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- If I can find it for my kids, I will definately get it for them. I just got it myself yesterday because the school that I work at offered it. From what I was told by...
- We are not getting the shot because we don't believe it is necessary. We vaccinate for the necessary things and avoid over-vaccinating for things like the flu. A healt...
- I was debating this for sooooo long myself. I have researched, I have asked around and now I'm going to go with my gut feeling. I will vaccinate the children, I have...
Teen Trouble
Asked by K.M. from Knoxville
on November 1, 2006
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need advice for teenager experminting with sex
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- talk to that teen make them feel saft coming to you so this way you would know what was going on.
- K. I don't know what your spiritual beliefs are but have you tried explaining that our bodies should be reserved for our spouses in marriage? We have teenagers a...
- Well I think everyone approaches this their own way. If you want to scare her, take her to like a shelter or some place with single mothers, people with AIDs etc. Make...
Herpes
Asked by B.L. from Missoula
on June 29, 2010
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I have a friend who just found out she has herpes. She is devastated and is not handling it very well. She seems to think that there is a natural cure out there somewh...
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- There are natural things you can do to prevent viral shedding. Getting the right amount of rest, eating lysine rich foods (which you get mostly from meat), and managin...
- There is not a natural cure by it can be controlled by medicines such as valtrex. I have a girlfriend who has had it for years and this seems to minimize her breakouts...
- I doubt it. I think she needs to see her M.D. or gynecologist as soon as possible. They can explain what options there are. (I am assuming this is not shingles or c...
Have You Ever Had a Pap Smear Test That Was Abnormal? HPV or Cervical Cancer
Asked by K.P. from Chicago
on March 23, 2010
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My friends daughter who is a teenager had a paps smear done. Well they went back to the dr and the dr now wants to look with a microscope. The dr told the daughter it ...
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- I am a cytotechnologist who's job it is to read your pap smears. I highly doubt a teenager has cervical cancer - though I'm sure there are rare cases. What was the pap...
- I've had abnormal paps for years. 99% of the time they treat me for a yeast infection or the like and redo the pap and it comes back within normal ranges. The pap I ...
- I had an abnormal pap about 10 yrs ago. The doctor told me it could be cervical cancer and I had to come back every 3 months to do a repeat of the pap smear. I also ha...
Gardisil Shots for 13 Year Old
Asked by M.C. from Sacramento
on May 7, 2008
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My niece went with a friend and her Grandmother (who is her gaurdian) to a school health fair. They were giving booster shot and info on teenage health & medical info....
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- I don't know if you have received a response yet, but I am a gynecologic oncologist (and mother of 2). Gardasil is a vaccine against 4 strains of the HPV virus. 2 of ...
- I want to start by saying that everyone has a right to her own opinion... But I am OUTRAGED by some of the responses that you have received here. If this were me 10-15...
- Wow, I feel your concern and outrage. While I think the gardasil shot is in general a good idea, there is no way I would be happy if my child came home with a medical...
Shots for Girls 9-26
Asked by P.B. from Boston
on February 26, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone had tried or has looked into the shot for cervical cancer that can be given to girls between the ages of 9-26
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- The other women have given lots of good information so I'm just going to tell you what my gynocologist said. According to him and some other doctors I've talked to, al...
- Hi, it is definitaly something to look into HPV has 40 diffrent virus's the shot only protects against 4 of them the 4 they protect against are the ones that put you ...
- Hi, my obgyn suggested I get it for my 11yr old, but her dr. said she could wait another year, to see if insurance will pay for it. She said as long as they get it bef...
