She has never been with anyone before and we haven't been together yet (sex). She wants to get the vaccine. Now that I know she has never been with anyone I'm not sure I want to stay with her. I don't think I could handle the guilt if she developed cervical cancer.
It would be different if she had been with 5 or 6 (or whatever) people but she hasn't been with anyone and she's 24.
doctors and nurses advice are welcome
What should I do?
2007-04-24 01:06:07 · 9 answers · asked by nobody 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
70 percent of sexually active people have it but only a small percent are high risk.
2007-04-24 01:33:08 · update #1
The vaccine doesn't protect from all forms of HPV(there are over 20 different types), but it does protect against the 4 that have been linked to the development of cervical cancer. Even if the two of you decide not to have sex it would be good for her to have the vaccine anyway... HPV is one of the most common STDs. The vaccine is a series so it will take a few months before she is immune to the virus.
As far as breaking things off with her because of your status, I think that is something the two of you should decide together. Let her know your feelings, how you are worried about her, and then decide together if it is worth the risk. I am going to assume that she has strong feelings for you if she is contemplating losing her virginity to you. She may feel it is worth it.
Condoms aren't 100% protection against HPV, since the virus can appear anywhere in the genital area, and not just the shaft of the penis, but they will cut down the risk of exposure... so use them.
2007-04-24 01:19:08 · answer #1 · answered by MELISSA B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My wife of 14 years has high risk HPV and I do not, but woman to woman transmission is much lower.
My OBGYN, a very wonderful man, is suggesting I get the vaccine, and I'd say your girlfriend should, too.
I'm not a doctor or a nurse, but I DO work at a major cancer hospital.
2007-04-24 05:05:20 · answer #2 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a doctor, but I think the vaccine is for women only. Also, the vaccine is not 100% effective! You can still get HPV but the vaccine just decreases her chances.
From a moral stand point I honor the fact that she has saved her virginity. I'm sure her future husband wouldn't want her to have sex with you or anyone else.
2007-04-24 01:12:39 · answer #3 · answered by Maryrd 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in the experience that your genitals have not touched her genitals in any way (without or with risk-free practices) and the only concern you have ever executed along with her is basically oral, then you certainly are no longer contaminated. i ended listening to human beings on the internet (you by no ability understand the place the study is coming from that theyre pointing out) and began listening to my well-being care provider that clinically determined me with the comparable form of HPV that she has, the severe threat tension. (basically and FYI, severe threat tension isn't the warts. severe threat is the main cancers inflicting tension) i'm uncertain relating to the genital warts form of HPV, yet with the only she has, my well-being care provider defined that oral intercourse is basically high-quality. there is something on your mouth that protects you from getting contaminated. HPV is a GENITAL epidermis to epidermis touch. in order that which you recognize, the genital warts is the main easy form of HPV so while people who dont understand first hand experience of the affliction will inform you issues they examine on the internet. this is ninety 5% crap because of the fact this is concerning a various form than what she has so its unlikely to be conscious. you ought to communicate to a physician to ease your fears yet with somebody that does have experience interior the comparable form of HPV she has, your no longer contaminated. i've got had this comparable communicate with my well-being care provider for an prolonged time when I have been given clinically determined. wish this archives facilitates
2016-10-13 08:46:45 · answer #4 · answered by emanus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhm, the vaccine will make her immune to the HPV that causes the cancer.
So get a full screening for STDs, even HPV, and yeah, wait until she's done vaccinations.
2007-04-24 03:39:01 · answer #5 · answered by Luis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She might got high risky type of hpv if you two have sex, even though you are wearing the condom.
Condom is not the 100% effeiciency keeping from getting the hpv. It can be spread easily by skin to skin contact with infected area, especially genital area.
2007-04-24 15:37:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your girlfriend a favor, and take her to get the Gardisil vaccine, regardless of your intentions. If you do decide to have sex with her (or anyone) please use a condom.
You get a pat on the back from me for putting her health ahead of your sexual desires.
2007-04-24 01:14:18 · answer #7 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just do what you are doing now, do not get exited, avoid sex. Take medicines regularly. Forget about cancer.
2007-04-24 01:30:28 · answer #8 · answered by manjunath_empeetech 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to rhema.org, you can get healed.
2007-04-24 06:29:32 · answer #9 · answered by Kendra H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋