i am 28 y/o, female & still a virgin, any reproductive side effects or diseases?

Question

men don't seem to know what i am talking about! lol! of course i am asking about the negative effects of being a virgin at this certain age! my friend told me i am more prone to cervical cancer & that really scares me!

girls, thanks for sharing your thoughts! cheers!

Answer 1

i found this hope this helps out....

Who is eligible for cervical screening?
All women between the ages of 25 and 64 are eligible for a free cervical screening test every three to five years. In the light of evidence published in 2003 the NHS Cervical Screening Programme now offers screening at different intervals depending on age. This means that women are provided with a more targeted and effective screening programme.

The new intervals are:

Age group (years) Frequency of screening
25 First invitation
25 - 49 3 yearly
50 - 64 5 yearly
65+ Only screen those who have not been screened since age 50 or have had recent abnormal tests

The NHS call and recall system invites women who are registered with a GP. It also keeps track of any follow-up investigation, and, if all is well, recalls the woman for screening in three or five years time. It is therefore important that all women ensure their GP has their correct name and address details and inform them if these change.

Women who have not had a recent test may be offered one when they attend their GP or family planning clinic on another matter. Women should receive their first invitation for routine screening at 25.

1P Sasieni, J Adams and J Cuzick, Benefits of cervical screening at different ages: evidence from the UK audit of screening histories, British Journal of Cancer, July 2003

Why are women under 25 and women over 65 not invited?
Cervical cancer is rare in women under 20. Teenagers' bodies, particularly the cervix, are still developing, which means young women may get an abnormal smear result when there is nothing wrong. This could lead to unnecessary treatment so screening young women might do more harm than good.

Under the age of 25 years, invasive cancer is extremely rare, but changes in the cervix are common. Although lesions treated in very young women may prevent cancers from developing many years later, the evidence1 suggests that screening could start at age 25. Lesions that are destined to progress will still be screen-detectable and those that would regress will no longer be a source of anxiety. Younger women will not have to undergo unnecessary investigations and treatments.

Any woman under 25 who is concerned about her risk of developing cervical cancer or her sexual health generally, should contact her GP or Genito-Urinary Medicine (GUM) clinic.

Women aged 65 and over who have had three consecutive negative smears are taken out of the call recall system. The natural history and progression of cervical cancer means it is highly unlikely that such women will go on to develop the disease. Women aged 65 and over who have never had a smear are entitled to a test.

What about women who are not sexually active?
The NHS Cervical Screening Programme invites all women between the ages of 25 and 64 for cervical screening. But if a woman has never been sexually active with a man, then the research evidence shows that her chance of developing cervical cancer is very low indeed. We do not say no risk, only very low risk. In these circumstances, a woman might choose to decline the invitation for cervical screening on this occasion. If a woman is not currently sexually active but has had male partners in the past, then we would recommend that she continues screening.

Answer 2

No I don't think you're more prone to disease from being a virgin at your age. In fact, when you consider that sexually transmitted infections such as Chlamydia can have a serious affect on fertility, you're probably quite safe!!!

As far as fertility naturally declining with age, it may do but then again my mum had her children at 36 and 42, quite easily with no problems getting pregnant, and the same for my gran who had her kids at 36, 38 and 40! On the other hand there are plenty of people in their 20s who struggle to get pregnant, so it really depends on the individual - we are not all robots with identical bodies!

I'm having my first baby at 34 (will be a week off my 35th birthday when he's due) and I am hoping this pregnancy will help my endometriosis - I've been told pregnancy can make it much better!

Answer 3

The only negative side effect I can think of relates to breast feeding. I think it's been shown that breast feeding a baby before the mom is 30 helps prevent breast cancer in the mom. Obviously, if you're a virgin you don't have a baby to breast feed. But this is certainly not a good reason to go out and get pregnant if you're not yet in a happy marriage.

Answer 4

Your friend is nuts. The biggest cause of cervical cancer is a strain of the Human Papillomavirus, which is an STD.

Abstaining from sex is the surest way to protect yourself against it.

There are some protective effects associated with pregnancy and nursing, but I don't think those outweigh the risks associated with sex or childbirth.

There's risk attached to EVERYTHING. And we all die, eventually, of SOMETHING.

Answer 5

I am not sure what your asking but if your asking if there any side affects of being 28 and a virgin I would say no it actually a good thing and good for you.I hope that what you wanted to know but if not sorry and Good luck anyway and God bless you.

Answer 6

Here's another benefit. Since you're not having sex then you're also probably not taking birth control, which is another benefit to your health. And it will make it easier to get pregnant when you do decide to take the plunge. Stay strong girl and save it for Mr. Right. I often wish that the first time I had ever had sex with my wife was on my wedding night.

Answer 7

I was a virgin until I got married in my early 20s. There are no side effects, that's ridiculous! You're doing yourself a big favor honey - you're keeping your body away from possible STDs. Wait until you're in a serious committed relationship (marriage even).

Answer 8

as anybody know if you are not in a sexual relationship u cant catch any diseases.no reproductive side effects of being a virgin but blimey u dont know what u missing out on

Answer 9

If you are a virgin why would you have a disease?.....Listen glad to hear you stayed a virgin that long wish I had done that....Hope you will be ready to settle down and have kids soon, because the biological clock does tick.

Answer 10

i wouldnt think so, some prople stay virgins until they are married at 30/35. Its perfectly normal and fine to still be a virgin at your age.
I dont see why it would effect it as long as your are still having regular periods i really dont think you hav anything to worry about.