Why do I need a colposcopy for LSIL?
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Why do I need a colposcopy for LSIL?
As with atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US), an LSIL Pap test is evaluated differently depending on your age. If you are age 25 or older, follow-up depends on the results of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing: If you test positive for HPV 16/18, you will need to have a colposcopy.
Can you have cancer with LSIL?
They are usually caused by infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) and are found when a Pap test or biopsy is done. LSILs usually go away on their own without treatment, but sometimes they can become cancer and spread into nearby tissue. LSIL is sometimes called mild dysplasia.
What are the chances of LSIL turning to cancer?
The overall risk of cancer in patients with LSIL is less than one percent.
What happens if my cervical biopsy is abnormal?
Depending on your age, you’ll be invited for a cervical screening appointment in 3 or 5 years if you get a normal result. Or your biopsy may find abnormal cervical cells. This is known as an abnormal result. It’s not cancer, but there is a risk the cells could turn into cancer in the future if not treated.
Does LSIL require biopsy?
LSIL is not cancer. While a Pap test is used to screen for cervical cancer, it can’t determine for sure that abnormal cells are cancerous. For that, you would need a cervical biopsy. Pap tests can reveal precancerous cells and other abnormal changes that may lead to cervical cancer.
Can I have LSIL without HPV?
Background: Although low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSIL) most often are the result of infection by human papillomaviruses (HPV), a small proportion of women with LSIL have negative HPV tests.
How painful is a cervix biopsy?
“It was uncomfortable, more so than a Pap, but not overly painful—it felt like a large, sharp pinch,” says Natasha, 33. “I think the speculum was more uncomfortable than the tissue removal.”
How long does it take to heal from a cervical biopsy?
During a cone biopsy, your healthcare provider will remove a small, cone-shaped part of your cervix. They will study it under a microscope to look for abnormal cells. It usually takes about 4 to 6 weeks for your cervix to heal after this procedure.
