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40 yo nonsmoker female. i have hpv 16 and cin3, leep scheduled for 3 weeks away. i take birth control pills and read where that promotes the hpv to cancer faster.should i stop taking it to lessen my chance until hpv clears?i am not sexually active?

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Birth control pills have no effect on Cancer promotion. So you do not need to stop taking them just for the reason you have listed.

Answered 5/7/2022

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No it does not .have your tests as scheduled. You'll be fine.

Answered 5/24/2022

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