After I had intercourse with someone at age of 22, within a week I showed a few genital worts on the top of my skin near my "spot". They soon disappeared and I was very thankful to not receive treatment. It's now 6 years later and I had my first abnormal pap smear. I tested positive for HPV, had my first LEEP procedure done, and I'm 28 years old. My doctor told me that she would like to see my get the vaccine just in case. Will this vaccine help me not get cervical cancer? I also am wondering if Gardisal will help me knowing that I'm not really in the "age bracket" and I have already tested positive for HPV?
2007-04-06 08:20:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
I also forgot to mention that I haven't received any genital worts since that day and my partner now doesn't have any signs or symptoms either.
2007-04-06 08:22:00 · update #1
Should I continue to take the other two vaccine shots or should I stop? ADVICE??
2007-04-06 08:56:45 · update #2
I was also diagnosed with HPV 6 years ago at the age of 17. I developed cervical cancer that same year and also had to go through a LEEP procedure.
I STILL plan on getting the vaccine (I'm now almost 22). I know it won't cure my HPV but many doctors suggest even women with HPV to get the vaccine.
I would still encourage you to get the vaccine! The only reason there is a 26 year old cut off is because most people over 26 have already been exposed to HPV, compared to say, a 12 year old.
Good luck to you!
2007-04-06 22:32:59 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told that Gardasil will help prevent it. I had a first shot give in March in May I have to go in for my second. I highly reccommend you go get the other two despite having tested positive.
2007-04-06 13:33:12 · answer #2 · answered by Katt H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Mary" is quite correct and the other person is quite wrong. As far as additional vaccinations, it's my understanding that for women over the age of 26, Gardasil is given as a one time vaccine instead of the series of 3. Please check with your physician about this and follow her recommendations.
2007-04-06 09:53:16 · answer #3 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gardisil MAY help you now... the other person is wrong.
There are 18 types of HPV and Gardisil helps for 2 of the worst ones. You may not currently have those two kinds.
If your doctor said it may help, you should do it.
2007-04-06 09:07:40 · answer #4 · answered by Mary G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gardasil won't help cuz u already have hpv. it's a preventative vaccine just like the polio or chicken pox vaccines.
2007-04-06 08:27:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋