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Should i expect my treated hpv to lay dormant for the rest of my life? i had hpv in my 20s. no doctor has ever been concerned about my history. i have two children. my hpv was a non issue during both pregnancies and births. my husband never been diagno

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

HPV : Hpv may lie dormant for an extended period of time, and you may never experience an outbreak of 'abnormal' cells. Nonetheless, you will always be a carrier of hpv. If your immune system weakens for any reason, this could cause your hpv count to rise. Observe a healthy lifestyle and get pap smears regularly.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Your body has very likely cleared your hpv infection. Over 90% of people are virus free in less than 3 years just by their own immune system action.

Answered 3/9/2015

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