So, since my ex girlfriend was diagnosed with HPV, the high risk type that causes cervical cancer, I probably have it too. I cant be 100% sure since there is no test for hpv for males, but in terms of future relationships, I have one consolation.
When I tell any potential future partner that I am more than likely an HPV carrier, I can tell her to get vaccinated with Gardasil.
Would it then be safe for her to have sex with me ? Can we have sex without her becoming HPV positive ?
How about booster shots ? I hear gardasil is for females 9 to 26 yrs old. What happens if she gets vaccinated at 25 and then 4 yrs later she needs a booster shot ut she is 29! ?!?
Very confused here.
PS. By the way, thanks a lot to ALLI, for helping me and so many others with their HPV related questions.
2006-10-02 10:59:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Thank you very much! I'm glad I could help you out.
As far as I know I would assume it would be safe having sex with a woman once she has been vaccinated. Vaccines are not always 100% though. Take the chickenpox vaccine for example. Many children get the chickenpox vaccine when they are young, but some will still get the virus (I know I did!). So, it would still be possible for her to contract HPV from you, but chances are a lot less if she was vaccinated.
As for the age issue, I think 9 - 26 years old is just what the manufacturer suggests. I think this is because they assume women over the age of 26 have probably been exposed to HPV already. I would definitely talk to the doctor about it though! I don't think they would refuse her a shot just because she is a few years older than what they recommend.
Take care!
2006-10-03 04:54:53 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There isn't really a booster, it's a three shot series. First shot, two months later, then 6 months after that.
Right now, it's being targeted to women under age 26. You can still get the shot when you're older, but insurance likely won't pay for it.
If you've had unprotected sex with very many people, you probably have already been exposed. Most people have. All women should get this vaccine. It's just silly not too.
But to answer the question, you should always have protected sex. The shot doesn't vaccinate for all strains of hpv, just the ones that most commonly cause cervical cancer.
2006-10-02 21:27:35 · answer #2 · answered by trivial 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless your new partners are virgins chances are they have already been exposed to hpv. most people contact it early on once they start having sex. if she is a candidate for the vaccine, then she can get the vaccine and be protected. her doctor can screen her for it before giving the vaccination to be sure she does not already have it. the booster shots are not recommended for older women, only the young girls.
2006-10-02 20:08:53 · answer #3 · answered by tiare 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hpv is a serouse thing and u sould be tested to see if u have herps or warts haveing sex. not only dose it cause cancer but a lot of these types cause warts and herps so u really should be tested chances are u are the one whom spread it to her men never show any sings unless its wart or herps but even then there are millions of peole whom never even have an out break but still pass alond the
2006-10-03 00:19:42 · answer #4 · answered by becky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have many question, why don't you go with your g.f to one her Doctors appt. Your g/f is going to have to get a leep done and a check up 4 times a year, ask her if you can go with her and ask the Doctor your self to be 100% sure
2006-10-03 03:47:04 · answer #5 · answered by pritty_eyed_baby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋