A member asked:

Previously had cin 3 abnormal cells, had checkup smear last month (all clear no hpv) does this mean i am rid of hpv for good? 3 kids & married x

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably: The body is able to clear an HPV infection over 90% of the time. However, reinfection is possible if there is exposure to HPV in the future. Your risk for recurrence is directly related to the risk of exposure. In a monogamous relationship that risk is quite low.

Answered 7/20/2015

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