hello name is sonya im 26 and i am confused....you see i got pregenate at the age of 24 and i had a perfect pregenatcey no problems at all.. i had a beautiful baby boy in november of 2007...I went to my doctor shortly after that and had a pap done.. well she called me back into her office and told me that i had precancerious cells that smoking will increase it to spreading for me to come back in 4 months for a repeat pap to see how far it has went..that my body should fight it off....well it is 2009 and i still know nothing...she wont tell me anything except come back in 4 months.i have been going to her for about a year and a half almost 2 years...i dont know what to do i know i have precancerious cells but i dont know how bad..i have bad pains in the lower part of my stomach..it hurts like something unreal when me and my husband try to have sex..i just about cry everytime we do it..when i have a period it feels like im in labor all over again...im not sure what to do please help me figure this out.........im really tired of hurting...like right now the lower part of my stomach hurts so i had to get out of bed..and for the past few weeks it hurts when i cough...what do i do...what do you think??????? PLEASE HELP.....................
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Hi Sonya - We haven't heard back from you since you first wrote, so I wanted to check with you and see if you feel you have the information you need, or if you have any additional questions. Can you please let us know how you're doing?
December 17, 2009 - 5:38pmThanks,
Pat
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Probably the pain and the pre-cancer cells are for different reasons. I too have had pre- cancer cells in my paps following childbirth. My doctor performed a Cryo (freezing) procedure to get rid of the bad cells, your's sounds like he/she is just watching it. Ask more questions about both situations, there is probably a solution to both.
December 15, 2009 - 12:42pmThis Comment
Yes, sometimes it is important to seek a second opinion and find a new gynecologist. However, it is also important to first become a good self-advocate and learn how to talk, and listen, with your doctor so that you do receive all of the information. Many women (and men) are afraid of asking too many questions, or seeming to be "high maintenance", or do not do enough research beforehand, in order to even know what questions to ask when you do have the medical appointment. Changing doctors would not change these factors, but of course...it is equally important for the doctor to make sure that the patient does know all of the information and is comfortable asking questions. We probably have all known a doctor who likes to intimidate, where it makes it difficult to be proactive and ask the questions for patients. The main point: first, make sure that you are being the best patient you can be by: self-advocating, researching, writing questions down before the appointment and writing the answers down at the appointment. Get to know your doctor's nurse, as this person is a GREAT resource and typically is more available/accessible via the phone.
Sonya,
After reading Susan's great information and the link to cervical dysplasia she provided, please let us know what further questions you have. It is important to go to your doctor's appointment with a list of written questions on a pad of paper, a pen, and ask your doctor and/or doctor's nurse question-by-question while writing the answers down. An added 5 minutes worth of this Q&A is important, and you can advocate for yourself by making the appointment and letting the receptionist know that you have some questions for the doctor that you would like to ask him/her (so, they can plan accordingly in the schedule).
Ultimately, your doctor WANTS you to ask the questions, wants you to be an informed and educated patient, so they are better able to be your partner in caring for your health. If you do not ask the questions, your doctor may not think you care to know! (Again, a good doctor would make sure you did not leave with unanswered questions, and if all else fails...finding another GYN may be a good idea).
December 13, 2009 - 3:25pmThis Comment
Run, don't walk to a new gynecologist!
December 12, 2009 - 4:55pmThis Comment