1. Consistent condom use increases spontaneous regression in high-risk non-HPV16 but not in HPV16 CIN2-3 lesions, a prospective population-based cohort study
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Munk Ane, Øvestad Irene, Gudlaugsson Einar, Løvslett Kjell, Fiane Bent, van Diermen-Hidle Bianca, Kruse Arnold-Jan, Skaland Ivar, Janssen Emiel AM, and Baak Jan PA
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CIN2-3 ,High-risk HPV ,HPV16 ,Regression ,Condom use ,Clinical factors ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 ,Infectious and parasitic diseases ,RC109-216 - Abstract
Abstract Background The major cause of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is persistent infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). Most CIN grade 2 and 3 lesions are treated with cone excision, although a substantial proportion (6-50%) of CIN2-3 lesions will regresses spontaneously. Predictors for regression of CIN2-3 are desirable in order to reduce this overtreatment. Methods In this prospective cohort study, 145 consecutive women with first-time onset CIN2-3 in colposcopy-directed biopsies and standardized biopsy-cone excision interval were included. The genotype of the high-risk human papillomaviruses (=hrHPV) and clinical factors including sexual behaviour, parity, contraception and smoking were assessed. Patients were divided into two groups according to lesions containing HPV16 (hrHPV16+) and high-risk non-HPV16 (hrHPV16-) genotypes. Results Women whose partners consistently used condoms showed a significantly higher regression rate than women using other types of contraception (53% versus 13%, phrHPV16- patients (73% regression rate versus 13%, pHrHPV16+ patients had a significantly higher number of sexual partners and more current smokers compared to hrHPV16- patients. The regression rate was not significantly different in CIN2-3 lesions containing HPV16 (hrHPV16+) versus hrHPV16- genotypes. Conclusions Heterogeneity among hrHPV genotypes excists. HPV-genotype analyses can identify women who significantly increase their chance of regression by consistent condom use.
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- 2012
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