Friday, August 12, 2011

How likely am I to have cervical cancer?

I was raped about 9 months ago (before that my paps were clear) and I just got a call informing me that I have high-risk HPV and that I need to get a colposcopy within the next month. I wouldn't be freaking out as much if I didn't already have a compromised immune system. I got rheumatoid arthritis and iritis when I was 4 years old and have had it ever since (I'm 20). I also am IgA deficient so I have absolutely no antibodies in my mucosal membranes. I'm worried what will happen since my immune system probably isn't strong enough to fight off the virus. What are my chances of developing cervical cancer? Also, is there any chance that I'll be able to have sex again, both protected and unprotected because I want to have children? Is this something I will battle my whole life? Please help, thank you for your time and advice.

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