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A 21-year-old female asked:
Does cervical cancer hpv have to be contracted through genital-genital contact? or can it also be caused by masturbating the other sex or oral?
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Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
HPV: There are many strains of HPV, some of which have a greater chance of developing into malignant cells. Transmission may occur from any contact of mucosal surfaces, with subsequent viral transfer to the genital tract , including manual, oral or actual genital contacts. Most strains of HPV do not cause malignant cell transformation, but annual pap smears provide treatment options.
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Does a HPV strain that causes cervical cancer sometimes evolve into a strain that causes genital warts?
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
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Yes: Hpv is a virus that can cause cervical cancer and genital warts.
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During masturbation, i touch my cervix with my fingers (washed hands before). Is this likely to cause HPV or cervical cancer?
Dr. Addagada Raoanswered
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Hello my question is, if i get high risk hpv through genital rubbing, can it show up in urine test? since i am virgin the virus cannot go into cervix and smear is not effective in this situation. how can i prevent vulva cancer? urine test effective?
Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Less likely to : get high risk HPV this way, but to decrease risk be sure to consider the HPV vaccine series, the Pap smear is still most likely way to pick up the HPV... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
What vaccine is the beste for cervical cancer(Cervarix/Gardasil)?I got a prescription for Gardasil because it covers more HPV, but is it necessary to cover genital warts?Shouldn't I choose Cervarix which is more effective on HPV 16/18? I'm not sure.
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Some basics: Both vaccines are equally protective against 16/18.Preliminary results suggest protection is fractionally longer with cervarix, but long term studies ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked about a 26-year-old female:
Abnormal pap, positive hpv, no cervical cancer, no genital warts. Given gardasil. Does that mean I have another strain of hpv?
Dr. Julan Craneanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
HPV: Not enough information. Speak to health care worker for more information.
In general, HPV vaccine covers the most common ones, and is very effective... Read More
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