Fellow cup users, now that I've been diagnosed with mild cervical dysplasia a few questions come to my mind regarding my cup and I hope you can help me
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In 2005, I came back positive for HPV/mild cervical dysplasia during a routine Pap smear. It did not clear on its own and I ended up getting a cervical biopsy and then cryotherapy (basically the doctor just freezes off the dysplasia). Follow ups included a Pap smear at six months post cryo and another at a year, then annually after that. Recently my doctor has recommended every 3 years for Pap smears so I've been "cleared"--there is no more reason for concern about cervical cancer.
It is always preferable to catch these things early, while they are still just dysplasia, because they are very easy to treat.
In regards to your specific questions: I think boiling is sufficient to kill anything that may be living on your cup--and even if it didn't, the chances of getting the same strain of HPV again (reinfecting yourself with it either with your cup or from your partner, who is now a carrier) are very low.
It is always preferable to catch these things early, while they are still just dysplasia, because they are very easy to treat.
Here is some more information about HPV on general:
http://m.cdc.gov/en/HealthSafetyTopics/DiseasesConditions/STDs/genitalHPV_FS
In regards to your specific questions:
I think boiling is sufficient to kill anything that may be living on your cup--and even if it didn't, the chances of getting the same strain of HPV again (reinfecting yourself with it either with your cup or from your partner, who is now a carrier) are very low.
All in all, I wouldn't worry too much! :)
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