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I want to be hpv clean after testing positive with hpv16 & others. what to do? how can i be back to normal & std free. there has to be a solution plz

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Adjust expectations: Most will eventually quit shedding this virus and be at low risk of passing it to a partner. However, the HPV family of viruses tend too persist indefinitely in some patients and may re-emerge years later.

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Expectant management: Expectant management means waiting out, what many times resolves spontaneously. Over an up to two year time period a woman's body will clear HPV. In the interim, the woman may want to have condom protected intercourse. The sex partner needs to be educated on the transmission of HPV.

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Regular STD screens: While there is no cure for HPV, the goodness is that, the infection resolved on its own in majority (over 80%) of cases. Since you are out of the age range for HPV vaccination recommendation, the best course is to manage your infection with regular check ups, Pap smears and prevention of other STDs. Good luck.

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