is it worth it? the vaccine apparently protects against HPV. I'm married and we are both monogamous... is there any point in getting the vaccine? are there other ways of contracting HPV that i'm not aware of?
2006-09-07 08:18:15 · 6 answers · asked by MnKLmT 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
If you are married and you are both ligit to each other then I see no reason for getting the vaccine myself. But cervical cancer does not discriminate. There is nothing saying that HPV is only caused by STD's. As far as we know, STD's can cause cervical cancer (HPV) but there could be other ways of getting it too that we just dont know about. I honestly think your ok if you are married and true to each other. If your single like I am currently, it would be worth it to me to get b/c I am out there dating again and who knows whats out there....uggghhh. I used to be married and had unprotected sex too but now I cant take that chance. But if you still feel uncertain, speak with your gyn or do some research online. Web MD is a great source. One last thing, I believe the vaccine for this is recommended for women under 30. I believe I remember the gyn telling me that. Also, the vaccine is good for three types of STD's.
2006-09-07 08:31:54 · answer #1 · answered by Uncertainty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - It is good to have the vaccine and by this the chance of getting this type of cancer by unprotected sex.
In what officials called a major public health breakthrough, the Food and Drug Administration yesterday approved the first vaccine developed to protect women against cervical cancer.
The vaccine, which works by building immunity against the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus, was found to be effective in preventing almost three-quarters of all cervical cancers.
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2006-09-08 02:07:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would. The first thing they will do is check for the virus. If you are clean, then the shot can be given. I guess I am a pessimist at heart. I would get it since you never know what will happen in the future. Maybe you will get married again, etc. If you get it, then it will not be a worry on your mind.
2006-09-07 15:21:26 · answer #3 · answered by jalwerdt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, this vaccine is only really effective if it's given to girls before their first sexual intercourse. Give it to your daughter someday, but it's not really intended for married adults.
2006-09-07 15:41:20 · answer #4 · answered by smurfette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, universal vaccination is recommended.
2006-09-07 15:20:47 · answer #5 · answered by Nick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no and no sex yet until your married anyway.
2006-09-07 15:22:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋