
HPV Support Group
Human papillomavirus is a diverse group of DNA-based viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes of humans. More than 100 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types have been characterized. Some HPV types cause benign skin warts, or papillomas, for which the virus family is named. HPVs associated with the development of such "common warts" are transmitted...

Meg08
I am so devastated. I had a pap smear about a week and a half ago and I was praying that everything came out okay. I have mild dysplasia but I was hoping that it would stay as mild or go away. But I had to make another appointment with the doctor just to "discuss" my results, which probably means it is bad. I do still have unprotected sex w/ my boyfriend of 2 years, but I did that when I had my last pap smear and it was normal. I hope its not anything bad..... i am really scared I dont want to go through this again. I was wondering if you get the gaurdasil shot would it keep me from getting reinfected w/ the same strain of hpv that I have now?? I know it wont make the virus go away but will it help infected me everytime I have sex with my boyfriend??? Please let me know your thoughts I am so nervous

deleted_user
Meg, I have mild dysplasia and my gyn/ob told me to give myself a rest from any sexual intercourse till my cervix heals. But I was told by him if was in a relationship and constantly going to be having sex, to use a condom to prevent further irritation to the area and/or infection till it clears and goes into a dormant state.

deleted_user
Meg, I have mild dysplasia and my gyn/ob told me to give myself a rest from any sexual intercourse till my cervix heals. But I was told by him if was in a relationship and constantly going to be having sex, to use a condom to prevent further irritation to the area and/or infection till it clears and goes into a dormant state.

deleted_user
I was told by a doctor at the county health department that you can't be reinfected by the same strain like you can with HIV. The Guardisil shot would be beneficial to you if you do not already have some or all four strains it protects against, 6, 11, 16 & 18. If you have, say strain #6, then the shot will not help you with your current infection. It still can protect you against #11, 16 & 18. However, you have to be age 26 or under to get the shot. That's the upper age limit that the FDA has approved the shot for. That's as far as the drug company tested. I'll get off my soapbox now. I personally encourage you to get the shot if you are young enough and do not have all four strains of HPV. Granted, the three shots are expensive and run around $360. But you'll be protected against the most common strains. This is good for yourself and for others you may have sex with in the future.
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