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Now that both partners have hpv, will giving and receiving oral sex increase the likelihood of throat cancers?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Good question: Cetain types of HPV stains have been inplicated in cervical, vaginal and anal cancer. I am not aware of current cases of throat cancer, but certainly consult your GYN.

Answered 5/10/2014

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A member asked:

Now that both partners have hpv, will giving and receiving oral sex increase the likelihood of throat cancers?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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