A colpscopy testing(M)

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Registered: 09-05-2003
A colpscopy testing(M)
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Mon, 10-06-2003 - 12:08pm


I'm beginning to get scared. I have to have a colpscopy test.

Does this mean i have an STD? Does my boyfriend need to be

checked? Can we still have sex? I know a little bit about it.

I'm still a little bit confused though. I have been studying

on it and I still don't understand the testing. I'm in a

serious relationship and i don't want to lose my boyfriend.

Please, help me understand. I'm getting nervous about it.

Any advice welcome? P.S. I've only been with three people

and that's counting him. I'm only with him now...
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Registered: 05-14-2003
Mon, 10-06-2003 - 4:08pm

Let's try this again.

 


 


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Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 10-06-2003 - 5:37pm
Hi there.. I have had a few Colposcopys and they aren't much worse than a Pap Smear.. as cinderkitty said.. they put vinegar solution on your cervix... they are looking for a "bubbling". This can be anything from warts to a bacterial infection. This doesn't mean you have an STD. A common reason people get bad paps are because of HPV Virus... and statistic show that about 80% of women that have has any type of unprotected sex with a partner will get or has gotten HPV. It is that common, most people don't know about it. It doesn't mean that you are promiscuous (sp?). I am not a promiscuous person and I have Herpes and HPV.

Don't panic until you find out more from your Colp. Make sure when you tell your boyfriend you know the facts that will help..I'm sure he will be supportive of you.

Good Luck,

Ginny :)

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Registered: 09-28-2003
Mon, 10-06-2003 - 10:51pm
Honey, it could be a variety of things that have nothing to do with an STD. I agree with Ginny when she said to go to your boyfriend WHEN YOU HAVE THE FACTS. If your gyn is worth anything, he/she will gladly make an appointment with you to discuss anything you want to ask him/her. Don't be embarrased or afraid to ask anything. You have the right to know and understand what is going on with you. Concerning your boyfriend, when you do go to him, if he is not suppotive of you, then better for you to move on to a good guy anyway. STD's are not just for people who are promiscous. (sp?) Don't always associate a lack of experience with responsiblity. I am sure everythig will be fine. Good luck.