Omaha, NE
A 26-year-old female asked:
if i have hpv, should i abstain from sex with my husband until it's dormant? do i have to wait until my pap smears are normal again to get pregnant?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Addagada Rao answered
General Surgery 56 years experience
NO Get it treated: Now , get your husband checked if he is also infected , speak to your doctor , and also for hpv vaccine ( for other three sub types ., at 26 you may be a candidate
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