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I have had cervical hpv for 5 years (same partner, so same strain). can it clear up after all these years, or will i likely have this forever? (i attend regular screenings and colposcopy 2 years ago was clear)?

Q: i have had cervical hpv for 5 years (same partner, so same strain). can it clear up after all these years, or will i likely have this forever? (i attend regular screenings and colposcopy 2 years ago was clear)?

: Once HPV is present, its DNA may persist and may be intermittently detectable. But eventually testing almost always becomes negative. Follow your doctor's advice about follow-up.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Once HPV is present, its DNA may persist and may be intermittently detectable. But eventually testing almost always becomes negative. Follow your doctor's advice about follow-up.

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Answered 3/28/2021

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A member asked:

I have had cervical hpv for 5 years (same partner, so same strain). can it clear up after all these years, or will i likely have this forever? (i attend regular screenings and colposcopy 2 years ago was clear)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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