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A member asked:
Does birth control increase the susceptibility of cervical cells to persistent infection with high-risk hpv types? i heard it can cause hpv to be persistent if its a high risk type. thanks
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Little effect: Hormonal contraceptives (pills, implant, etc) have been studied carefully for their effect on HPV and the results are reassuring. Hormonal contraception may slightly increase the risk of persistence and perhaps progression to cervical cancer, but any effect is very small. This really isn't a serious worry.
Answered 7/27/2019
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