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I'm 36 had two abnormal paps six months apart. second pap told me i have high risk hpv. will this go away? is it contagious?

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No/Yes it can be,,,: This doesn't go away, and can spread if not treated. Your next step should be colposcopy and likely a cone biopsy to remove this. As it is a virus it can be contageous. If you have a high risk hpv, like types 16 and 18, it would be wise to be diligent about getting your pap smear screen every year. Best of luck.

Answered 4/11/2015

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