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A 22-year-old female asked:
Will you need surgery again (cone removed from cervix) after having sex w/ the same partner who gave you the low-grade hpv strain?
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Dr. Natalie Hodgeanswered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
Possibly: Reinfection with the same strain is not even your biggest concern. Getting a DIFFERENT strain from the one you had before is more of a problem! There are many different strains, and some cause more dysplasia than others. Use protection!
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Will i contract HPV by having protected sex with a girl who had precancerous cervical surgery? Should i forego sex to protect future partners?
Dr. Wenjay Sunganswered
Podiatry 16 years experience
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Dr. Wenjay Sung commented
Podiatry 16 years experience
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