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During masturbation, i touch my cervix with my fingers (washed hands before). is this likely to cause hpv or cervical cancer?
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No: HPV is transmitted from other person (partner) who has genital warts, yes HPV infections a later stage of life will give cervical cancer. At 16 you should consider to get vaccinated. Speak to your parents.
Answered 4/4/2018
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It will not: HPV on hands is not the kind that causes cervix cancer.
Answered 2/24/2018
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