Secretspirit

HPV is actually a fairly common std. I was diagnosed with it in my mid-20's. I did require cryosurgery to remove the damaged cells. Cryosurgery = freezing off diseased cells on the cervix. They do apply a topical anesthetic and then inject the immediate area with a painkiller, to make the surgery less uncomfortable. I did hold my husband's hand throughout, as it was done in the doctor's office. It was painfully uncomfortable for me, but my doctor (at that time) was a resident and was inexperienced. Lucky me! Looking at my husband, focusing on slow, deep breathing did decrease the level of pain. Tylenol worked later just fine.

After the cryosurgery, I did require pap tests quarterly for one year. Then, twice per year before going back to annual pap tests. The cryosurgery worked for me. My paps after were all normal. I was kinda freaked out by the process too, but after talking with friends, found out that they had it done too. Made me feel a lot better emotionally ~ as I was wondering if I was some freak case or something. NOPE. Don't let that thought worry you at all!

Best wishes to you honey, take care!!
Shez