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Does the sexual orientation of a person influence whether a cervical cancer test is necessary?
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Good question: Cervical cancer screening focuses on the detection of abnormal cells affected by the hpv virus. As this virus is extremely prevalent (>50% of the population) anything that exchanges bodily fluids (semen, vaginal fluids, etc) could put a person at risk. Therefore, sharing vibrators, etc could theoretically put a person at risk for cervical cancer.
Answered 11/26/2013
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HPV: No, sexual orientation does not change the screening recommendations.
Answered 11/27/2012
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