is it possible I have cervical cancer if I just had a normal internal uterine ultrasound a month ago?

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I had my yearly exam (PAP and HPV test) and an internal uterine ultrasound a month ago. I also had blood work done (at my regular dr)
At the exam, the dr told me I was a healthy 33 yr old. My bloodwork done by my general practicioner was all normal, including normal CBC (complete blood count). My ultrasound was normal and my PAP was normal, but my HPV was positive. Is it possible to have cervical cancer even though the ultrasound was normal? (as well as the pap) Would some kind of abnormality or red flag show in the ultrasound?
Thanks
I will start off by saying... if you are really concerned you should really talk to you doctor about it. (I am not a doctor!)

However, cervical cancer is often identified by the PAP smear itself. And nowawadays, PAP smears are being prepared-better and the accuaracy of diagnosis has improved, significantly in the past 10 years. Basically, during the proceedure, the doctor "scrapes" of cells around and on your cervix ... and also takes a look at your cervix, to ensure that it looks healthy. At the lab, the cells are mounted onto slides and highly trained technicians look at the cells that have been scraped away. When they examine your cervical cells, they're looking for specific changes in morphology and staining ... and based on their observations they diagnose you as "normal" "ASCUS" or "Cancer" (ASCUS is SOMETIMES an intermediate stage of becoming cancer ... and you doctor will decide the best course of action). Therefore, the PAP smear is the best way to "watch" and prevent advanced cancer progression ... because it is done yearly.

I am guessing that you did an HPV test (where they look for HPV DNA on your cervix). Well, as it turns out there are NUMEROUS strains of HPV http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HPV#HPV_types_and_associated_diseases !!! However, only a certain subset of HPV viruses/organisms are known to cause cervical cancer. (ie. there are more strains that don't cause cancer that DO cause cancer). So, just because you tested positive for HPV doesn't mean that you have or will develop cervical cancer. It's just that if you have HPV (or specific strains of HPV) you may be at a significantly higher risk of developing cervical cancer. Of course, your doctor will prescribe the best "follow-up" for you.

But, the pap and HPV DNA test, when performed together is the best tool for cancer diagnosis http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HPV#HPV_types_and_associated_diseases. So, it seems as if you should be in good shape!

Futhremore, with the "battery" of test that you've done ... it is likely that everything is just-fine, and you are healthy!!!

Again, please contact your physician with your questions.. and to ensure the accuracy of my answer!

Best wishes!  (+ info)

Do anyone have the same problem?Or do you know about cervical erosion?

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In 2004 my doctor said i had cervical erosion superficially.Whenever i go for check up it is the same.
Today i went for check up and there is no change.
I'm only 28.I didnt have sex with anyone exept my husband.I have 2 kids.One is 6 yrs and the other is 3 yrs.
I used copper-T for 1and half yrs after my last delivery.It made my condition worse.
I just want 2 know whether it will be cured without any treatment.
Doctor suggested Papsmear and i said i will do it if there is any change from the present condition.What is your opinion?
We never used condoms,pills or anything except copper-t.
i've had it, its just when the little hole in your cervix is a bit more open that usual. in my case it was due to the contreceptive pills, and i guess yours is caused by copper t and/or childbirth, or maybe birthcontrol pills.

mine went away because i switched to another pill, but the doctor said it would have stopped naturally if id just come off, aswell.

best of luck with it xx  (+ info)

Has anyone ever had a cervical cauterization?

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I'm going to be having an erosion on my cervix cauterised next month and I'm curious about the procedure. Is there a long recovery period? How painful is it? How long did the procedure take?
very simple procedure-
it takes only minutes and u might have minimal discomfort afterward like cramping- otherwise possibly a little discharge for a day or two-
ur doc should go over all of this with u...  (+ info)

I have been bleeding alot in early pregnancy, everytime I wee. GP says its cervical erosion, can anyone help?

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I recently went to the doctor as I have been bleeding quite heavily everytime I wee. I'm around 7 weeks pregnant and the bleeding can be little or sometimes period like. I was quite worried so went to A&E where I was told that my hormone levels were very weak & i'd have to wait until Monday to have a scan to find out if i'm miscarrying. Does anyone know how much bleeding to expect whilst experiencing cervical erosion? Also, i'm not convinced that my GP is right. Does anyone know what else it could be?
Hey sorry to hear ur going thru this. I have had some cervical erosion but I haven't had heavy blood just a pinky discharge. I did have a miscarriage last year and that was period type blood bright red with clots. My advice would be to rest as much as possible, although I'm sorry to say nothing that you do or don't do will stop you misscarrying. If you do miscarry there's nothing to say you won't get pregnant again soon! Best of luck to you. x  (+ info)

a question about Cervical Erosion in pregnancy?

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Is it dangerous in any way for the baby?? Is it serious?

Thanks
No its not serious and the condition does not affect the baby it can happen because of the higher amounts of fluids we produce while pregnant. This condition usually goes away on its own and doesnt need to treated. It is common to bleed after intercours because of this.  (+ info)

Are uterine sarcoma and osteo sarcomea related?

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I am an osteosarcoma survivor and I have had some issues lately that have my gyn doing a cervical biopsy. Is it possible to be in the clear from one to have it spread to another?
sarcoma is simply a term meaning cancer, the osteo meant it was in the bone, uterine then would mean it was in the uterus. And of course cancer can travel from one area of the body to another.  (+ info)

Cervical or uterine cancer?

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I am 18 and i am having an ultrasound tomorrow to work out why the pain in my pelvis wont go away and i haven't had a period in over 6 months.

Can anyone tell me the statistics on cancer of this region in 18 year olds because i cannot find any on the internet.

Thanks in a advance for anybody that takes the time to answer me.

Thanks.
You probably can’t find any because it is too rare and I’m not sure why you would even think of it, but 0.1% of all cervical cancers and 0.5% of all uterine cancers occur in girls under 20.  (+ info)

What could this mean? Cervical/uterine prolaspse?

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History- I had my 3rd baby and after that I felt something in my vigina, which at the time didn't know what a cervix really felt like. They said my bladder dropped a little. they acted as no big deal. Well then got pregnant 2 months later.
Had the baby-
Which leads to now- he is 5 months. I feel the same thing again, just alittle more down my vigina. I know it is my cervix now. I have no pain or any symptoms just my cervix about a finger length in from the opening. I am going to the dotcors soon but what does this mean? I am really scared even to do any kind of heavy lifting. Will I beable to have more children without loosing my uturus? Did this happen to any of you? I really would like your input!

Also, could it be my bladder pushing down to make my cervix come down and then would mean it is not my uturus at all- what are the chances that it could be that?

Thank you for your help! I am really scared that this is depressing me.
Uterine prolapse is a condition in which a woman's uterus (womb) sags or slips out of its normal position. The uterus is held in place within the pelvis by a group of muscles and ligaments. As these structures weaken, they become unable to hold the uterus in position, and it begins to sag. Uterine prolapse is fairly common, especially in women who have had vaginal deliveries. There are surgical and non-surgical options for treating uterine prolapse. If the prolapse is mild you may be instructed to do kegel exercises which will strengthen your pelvic muscles. You may even need to get a vaginal pessary -- A pessary is a rubber or plastic doughnut-shaped device that fits around or under the lower part of the uterus (cervix), helping to prop up the uterus and hold it in place. If your prolapse is severe you may need a special surgery to fix it called uterine suspension -- This procedure involves putting the uterus back into its normal position.
And no you shouldn't try to do any type of heavy lifting.  (+ info)

Cervical Erosion - operation, more information please!?

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I'd like to know what they might do, how uncomfortable it is, will i need time off work to recover, etc. The consultant is yet to decide if it'll be cauterized or cone biopsied. Any advice base on experience would be most welcome.
I think it depends on the person and how well they react to procedures. A family member had to have the same thing for abnormal cells and she had 2 weeks off work as she was in pain. However don't let that worry you. Her biopsy's were extensive as they had several areas of concern in which they took biopsy's from. That is why she had more pain. Usually i think you only need a week off at most and then you can return to work as normal. You may feel abit washed out after.
Try not to worry as this procedure is very, very common.  (+ info)

What would my cervical mucus be like after implanation?

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I got ovulation pains a week ago, had sex that night, got uterine cramping about 6 days later, now i got aching legs and lower back but not due my period for a while yet so dont think its that. My CM is slighty sticky could i be pregnant? is this how CM should be after implantation, its to early for a test.
I wish CM would be a good indicator of early pregnancy, but unfortunately it isn't during the first trimester. Don't you think it would be great if your CM turned blue when you were pregnant, or something like that?! LOL

Normally I get creamy CM from 3dpo until 10dpo every month, and abundant CM is normal. But the other symptoms sound good. Best of luck!  (+ info)

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