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.

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.

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.