Hi Doctor,
I was just diagnosed with high risk HPV infection and mild dysplasia and am schedule for an colposcopy next week. I know high risk HPV increases my risk of developing cervical cancer but I don't understand how serious of a risk this means. Is it something I should be really worried about.
I am in pretty good health otherwise. I am 24 yrs old and I don't smoke or drink, don't have any family history of cancer.
I'm also very concerned about spreading the virus. Besides sexual contact is there any other way I might unknowingly give the virus to someone else. Would sharing drinks, kissing, or doing my laundry with other family members clothes spread the virus.
Thank you.