Ask an expert
Search expert health advice:
Browse by expert
- Allergy expert
- Anti-ageing expert
- Arthritis expert
- Breast cancer expert
- Cancer expert
- CyberDoc
- Oral health expert
- Diabetes expert
- EnviroHealth expert
- Family law expert
Abnormal Papsmear
I'm 33 years old and had Grade I lesions last year for which an operation was done to remove a teratome. I've just had my yearly papsmear again and were told that I now have Grade II lesions. My doctor says that it doesn't look as if my cervix is settling. I have two children and she suggests that I should have a historectomy. What should I do and how long before this will develop into something more serious. I have alot of cancer history in my family, my motor had ovarian and breast cancer and passed away in January due to the breast cancer. Her oncologist also send me for genetic test because of the amount of cancer history in the family.
Breast and ovarian cancer are not really related to cervical cancer. For Grade 2 abnormal cells, the usual route to go would be to have a colposcopy and removal of the abnormal area of the cervix. This is a much smaller procedure than a hysterectomy.
Best wishes
Best wishes
The information provided does not constitute a diagnosis of your condition. You should consult a medical practitioner or other appropriate health care professional for a physical examination, diagnosis and formal advice. Health24 and the expert accept no responsibility or liability for any damage or personal harm you may suffer resulting from making use of this content.