2006-10-13 13:42:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I've never ever had sex before
2006-10-13 13:47:27 · update #1
yes - but it is very unllikely
just don't have sex with the dirty boys :)
Cervical cancer is related to human papillomavirus (HPV) - a wart virus. The vaginal form is sexually transmitted so contrary to other people's information sex does in fact have a LOT to do with cervical cancer. If you have never had sex before you should not get HPV and therefore should not get cervical cancer.
Abstain or get regular pap smears to prevent/detect HPV infection.
2006-10-13 13:45:04 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Very unlikely. If you are truly a virgin (no oral, anal, or vaginal sex) you cannot have gotten the STD called HPV or Human Papilloma Virus. Only high risk types of this virus, usally 16 or 18, can cause cervical "cancer." This type of cancer is usally seen in those that are in their twenties and have a high risk lifesytle, including multiple sex partners (over 2 people), sex at a younger age (less than 20 years old), etc. If this is not you, then don't worry. But the best prevention of this is getting a regular (once a year) Pap smear. Start when you become sexually active or, no later than 21 years of age. It may be uncomfortable but don't risk your life. Also, always use protection. Studies have been shown that using a condom or a diaphragm lessens the risk of HPV being transmitted.
2006-10-15 03:28:05 · answer #2 · answered by kitti_kats_83 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you are at higher risk of cervical cancer if you have sex at too young an age and if you have had multiple partners. I know a girl who had it when she was 15 and it was due to the above two reasons.
2006-10-13 20:45:29 · answer #3 · answered by CJBig 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can.
While the majority of cases of cervical cancer are caused by the HPV virus, and are therefore a sexually transmitted disease, there are rare cases of cervical cancer that are NOT caused by catching an STD. Get tested by your doctor if you're worried about it. Ask her about clear cell carcinoma.
2006-10-13 23:30:43 · answer #4 · answered by Wondering 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, take the advice below. I got cervical cancer when I was 20.
2006-10-13 20:49:17 · answer #5 · answered by katie l 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can I had it when I was in my early 20s and you do not get it from sex hello it is cancer not a sexual transmitted disease and if caught in time very cure able
2006-10-13 22:20:40 · answer #6 · answered by countrycollecter 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For you to have a complete inf. read some of the facts in the link below
http://www.medicinenet.com/cervical_cancer/article.htm
2006-10-14 07:30:34 · answer #7 · answered by pelancha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone is born with a cancer cell,[ everyone], it just flares up on some people, you dont have to do anything to get it. its just there.
2006-10-14 05:01:58 · answer #8 · answered by terry c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well sex has nothing to do with cancer but to answer your ? yes you can be any age and get cancer anywhere. some people are born with it.
2006-10-13 20:49:11 · answer #9 · answered by mouse3801 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
yes this is normaly transmited by sex and can happen at any age
2006-10-13 22:21:04 · answer #10 · answered by JODY S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋