HPV and Pregnant

Everyone is a carrier of HPV when I was younger I had a abnormal Pap smear and it detected HPV when I just had my Pap smear and my OB appointment it came back normal. It will clear up on its own and they just want to test. It’s perfectly normal.

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It usually goes away on its own. I wouldn't worry too much until you have the appointment. Think positive! I have high hopes for you that it's nothing serious 🤍

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thank you. I will try my best. Just super nervous and scared. I should know better than to ever look things up on Google. But when I saw my test results were abnormal, I had to know what they meant 😑

I had something similar in that I got an abnormal smear test the first test I had after pregnancy - I think they said that the changes to the immune system during pregnancy allowed the HPV to become more active when previously it would have been suppressed. Also, in the UK, I think they have only relatively receny started for checking for HPV specifically as part of the test (don't know about other countries).

Anyway, had the colposcopy to check and everything was okay. Had to go back the next year and everything was back to normal to the point they didn't need to do another colposcopy.

They want to do their due diligence and check, just in case because with these things if there is something knowing earlier is better, but it is a common-ish thing that happens.

I had an abnormal Pap smear this time too…

HPV is often dormant for years, so you've probably had it a long time. But as others have said it's fairly recent that they test for it in the UK too.
The colposcopy is fine and if they find anything abnormal they'll usually remove it there and then.
HPV does not equal cancer, it just means you have something that could one day lead to it if left unchecked. The absolute best thing to do is to have your colposcopy to assess where things are. They won't do anything that would harm the baby.

I had HPV detected years ago. At my colposcopy they removed the abnormalities there and then. All my smears since have been normal

Like everyone is saying HPV is normal and you probably have had it for years. Mine laid dormant in my body for years. I have had to have two coploscopies and they both came back normal. Please don't worry about it too much. Get the test done as quickly as possible to put your mind at ease. Everything will be fine.

Thank you all for your kind words. It does help me to know it's pretty routine and just a precaution. I talked to my mom and said she's had to go through it too, but not while pregnant. That part makes her nervous about me needing to get one done while pregnant. But she said hers always came back clear and it's not something that runs in our family. I do have an appointment with my OB on March 13th, and the colposcopy is scheduled for April 5, the soonest they could get me in. Going to talk to my Dr at my next appointment and just explain my own fears. Thank you all.

I came across this naturopathic doctor when I got my first abnormal pap result. It was interesting hearing her take on the virus.
Praying there won’t be need for any further interventions and the rest of your pregnancy will progress smoothly 🙏🏽

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