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If i have hpv , does it stay in my body forever?
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See below: Unfortunately it does...Mostly in a dormant state.
Answered 7/20/2018
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With women, it's possible for HPV to leave the body. How about men? Is it possible too? Can they be cured for good?
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I've heard hpv can shed/hibernate, etc. So basically, once I got it- I will always have it in my body no matter what?
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If HPV isn't activated yet, can it go away before it is? Or does it need to be activated in order to "leave your body"?
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After a year and a half approx. did the HPV test again and it came back negative! Which means my body is cleared from it? Is that possible?I'm normal?
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If you or your partner has never had HPV can it just automaticlly form in your body or does one of you have to have had it? If you have never had HPV and your partner has never had HPV can it just automaticlly form in you or your partners body or does one
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