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Is it true that birth control pills has an effect on high risk hpv ? im taking meliane.

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

No effect except..: There is no effect except that patients using oral contraceptive pills may engage in higher risk sexualactivities with multiple partners that can increase the chances of acquiring a high risk HPV viral strain.

Answered 4/25/2017

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A member asked:

Is it true that birth control pills has an effect on high risk hpv ? im taking meliane.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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