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What are the treatment options for cervical cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, I have got a bit of a worry about my friend and colleague. She is 46 and dealing with diabetes and high cholesterol, and now she has been diagnosed with cervical cancer. The doctor is suggesting a hysterectomy, but I am concerned about what that might mean for her. I have heard that a ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A hysterectomy is generally a safe procedure; however, like any surgical intervention, it carries some risks. It is advisable to seek consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist surgeon for the best guidance and care. I hope this informatio... Read Full »
My pregnant wife has cervical squamous cell carcinoma. Please advice.
Query: Hi doctor,My wife is pregnant. During her first trimester, her doctor suspected some growth in her cervix and a biopsy was done. Her pathology of cervical tissue states squamous cell carcinoma of non-keratinizing. It also says that the specimen contains creamy white, irregularly shaped, solid, and s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your wife's biopsy reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) indicate that your wife is suffering from cervical cancer. Pregnancy with cervical cancer is managed based on a lot of factors. As your wife is in her first trimester, waiting till the end of pr... Read Full »
I want to know about cervical cancer. Please guide.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been learning about cervical cancer and its connection to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Can you help me understand how HPV is linked to cervical cancer and what role papillomaviruses play in this? Additionally, what preventive measures, like vaccinations or screenings, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I just read your query. I can understand your concern.HPV (human papillomavirus) is responsible for 90 percent of cases of cervical cancers. Long-lasting infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. HPV is a common viru... Read Full »
Is laparoscopic hysterectomy needed for uterine fibroid?
Query: Hi doctor, My spouse aged 47 years has been advised laparoscopic hysterectomy as a fibroid of 80 x 70 mm is observed in USG of the uterus. She is having irregular periods from the last 9 to 10 months. Her hemoglobin has reduced to 9.5 g/dL. Is this a sufficient and strong ground for a hysterectomy... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, this is sufficient ground for hysterectomy, and I think you should go ahead. Since she has a symptomatic fibroid, she will need definitive treatment. There are medicines available, but they are not very effective. They may just keep symptoms under control, and it ... Read Full »
I want to know the signs of cervical cancer. Kindly guide.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31 year old female. I usually have regular periods, but this month I did not have a period. I got a negative pregnancy test. There was a little spotting. Could it be a sign of cervical cancer? I am really worried. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history in detail and understand your concerns. As per your description, these symptoms could be due to hormonal imbalance, but it could be due to pregnancy also (though the chances are very, very low). But as you missed your period, it coul... Read Full »
I get pain and bleeding after sex and pap smear shows CIN3. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a history of back pain and pain during intercourse as well as bleeding after. My pap smear came back CIN3. What can I expect? Read Full »
Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It depends on practices prevalent in your country and the prevalence of cervical cancer in your locality. Normally we would do colposcopic directed cervical biopsies to rule out cervical cancer and act according to the report of biopsy. Some doctors may prefer removing ... Read Full »
Is it possible for me to have cervical cancer when my pap smear is negative?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 19-year-old female with a weight of 60 kilograms. I have consulted many doctors to know the cause of my issue. I have a list of symptoms such as headache, swollen lymph nodes, chest pain, bone, muscle, and joint pain, low-grade fever, pelvic pain, irregular periods, vaginal discharg... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have an unlikely chance to have cancer in the cervix as you have a negative pap smear. Generalized pain or malaise occurs due to autoimmune disorders and it shows raised ANA (antinuclear antibody) levels. Do not be worried. You can take medications and it helps you ... Read Full »
I have white sticky discharge while on birth control pills. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently on Microgestin birth control and I have been instructed to take it constantly to have no periods. About a year ago, I was treated for chlamydia and never had a problem since then. About a month ago, I missed my pill for birth control while having the flu and a week back,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to your history, it appears that you are suffering from vaginal infection. Because, without a problem there cannot be such an amount of discharge. Hormonal birth control pill increase the chance of vaginal discharge. But, in my opini... Read Full »
My pap test shows endocervical and squamous cells. Is it normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I got a Pap done last week and I got the results back today. It says I am negative for an intraepithelial lesion of malignancy (NIL). And under specimen adequacy, it says satisfactory for evaluation. Endocervical and/or squamous cells (endocervical component) are present. What does th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pap smear is a cervical cancer screening tool for gynecologists. Firstly, whenever a sample is observed under the microscope, the pathologist has to comment on the adequacy of the sample. Your cervix has ectocervix (containing squamous, flat cells), and an endocervix (c... Read Full »
I have a bumpy vagina. Can I suffer from vaginal cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, I got my HPV shot. I do not smoke. I am a virgin and practice good genital hygiene. But my vaginal area is very sensitive to soap and it feels a little bumpy. But, I am not showing any signs of vaginal cancer like pelvic pain or unusual bleeding. Could it be due to some soap allergy? How... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Please do not think of such rare conditions for small symptoms. Basically, cancer or dysplasia has a genetic background. In the case of a few cancers like cervical and vaginal cancers, it is due to HPV infections (human papillomavirus). Also,... Read Full »