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What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about HPV and Abnormal Pap Smears »

Authors: Joel Palefsky, Jody Handley, Jody Handley
ISBN-13: 9780446677875, ISBN-10: 0446677876
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Date Published: May 2002
Edition: (Non-applicable)

Author Biography: Joel Palefsky

Book Synopsis

Human Papilloma Virus - HPV - is a sexually transmitted disease that is known as 'the silent killer' because its symptoms are so ambiguous most people don't know they have it. This book will raise awareness of this disease, as well as other abnormal smear tests, and provide much needed information and support.

	Author's Note: A Word on the Setup of this Book	xi
Part 1	What You Need to Know First	1
Chapter 1	HPV 101	3
Chapter 2	Pap Smears 101	51
Part 2	Cervical HPV	77
Chapter 3	Unsatisfactory, Normal, and Benign Pap Smears	79
Chapter 4	Abnormal Paps: An ASCUS Diagnosis	95
Chapter 5	Abnormal Paps: An LSIL Diagnosis	115
Chapter 6	Abnormal Paps: An HSIL Diagnosis	129
Chapter 7	Cervical Cancer	146
Part 3	Anogenital Dysplasias in Areas Other Than the Cervix: Vagina, Vulva, and Anus	183
Chapter 8	Vaginal Dysplasia and Cancer	185
Chapter 9	Vulvar Dysplasia and Cancer	203
Chapter 10	Anal Dysplasia and Cancer	215
Part 4	Benign HPV Infection	251
Chapter 11	Genital Warts	253
Chapter 12	Methods of Treatment for Genital Warts	266
Chapter 13	Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis	279
Part 5	Anal and Penile HPV Infections in Men	287
Chapter 14	Men and HPV	289
Part 6	Taking Control	319
Chapter 15	Living with HPV and Talking with Your Partner	321
Part 7	Hope for the Future	341
Chapter 16	Looking Ahead	343
	Glossary	351
Appendix A	Choosing Your Gynecologist	363
Appendix B	Pelvic Self-Examination	365
Appendix C	Penile Self-Examination	368
Appendix D	Resources	370
	References	373
	Index	385