Hi, I'm 51 and have recently been diagnosed with HPV, CIN1 and VAIN1. My last abnormal smear was 10 years ago, but the HPV test wasn't in exsistance then. Have I had it that long? I'm l iwondering if it is an old infection which has come back, or a new one? I have to go back in November (6 months time) for another Colposcopy. I'm very anxious and worried about this, will I ever have a normal result again?!
I would appreciate anyone's reply regarding my current situation whether it be personal experience or knoweledge. Does anyone know/or has been able to clear the HPV infection at my age?
Hi. I am a vain girl. There's not many of us about! I have been told that it's highly unlikely I will ever clear it from my system. HPV can lay dormant for many years. So there's no answer to your wuestion if it is a new or old infection.
As yours is both 1. i think your doc is right by waiting 6 months to see if it goes away, gets worse, stays the same etc
i had vain 2/3 in october last year. Removed by wide local excision ,an all clear in Feb and now its back again. I've decided to wait 6 months (I'll be seen in 3 for the cc) and see what happens.
Im also a VAIN/CIN/HPV gal! My VAIN and CIN were both level 3- so mine got removed under GA. I've been told VAIN has a high recurrence rate so will b checked every 3 months. As yours was stage 1 they take a watch and wait approach, as it may clear up via ur own immune system xx
Hi yorkgirl, I am 63 and have CN1 and Vain1. It’s been a real body blow. I have never had an abnormal pap before. Mine must be a very old infection. I have heard it is more difficult to get rid off when you are older. I am going to get a second opinion from a gynaecologist oncologist so see what he suggests. I have lost a stone in weight through all the stress.