i am getting a shot that only girls get. Its new do u no anything about it. What can it cause, does it hert. What does it do. And is it a good thing!
2007-07-14 14:13:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
That's not much information. Are you talking about birth control shots (like Depo Provera) or the new shot to prevent cervical cancer?
2007-07-14 14:17:31 · answer #1 · answered by jellybeanchick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about the Cervical Cancer shot then no it does not hurt at all. You will have to go back for 2 more shots after the 1st. It wont cause anything and it helps prevent you from getting Cervical Cancer. Its a good thing, you wouldn't want to have to deal with having that.
2007-07-14 23:11:52 · answer #2 · answered by Nicole F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since it's only for women I'd guess it's the new one that will inoculate you against, I believe, 3 different strains of HPV which some studies indicate can cause (or is linked to) cervical cancer. So, yes, it's a good thing.
I wouldn't think it would hurt any more than a normal injection does. Just a quick pinch and it should be all done. Ask the nurse though if you're worried--some types of injections can sting a little when they're given and you'll want to be prepared for that before they give it to you.
2007-07-14 21:19:37 · answer #3 · answered by Digital Haruspex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the shot you are most likely talking about is called Gardisil. I've gotten the shot twice already (out of three times total). It is a vaccine for HPV (human papillomavirus), and STD that many times leads to cervical cancer.
2007-07-14 23:42:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a shot you were talking i think its a prevention for not getting pregnant some works for 3 months and some for 6 months...
2007-07-14 21:18:31 · answer #5 · answered by the choosen1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The name of the vaccine is called Gardasil. It is a series of three shots. Check out www.gardasil.com for more information.
2007-07-14 21:17:33 · answer #6 · answered by Debra M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is it the new vaccine for cervical cancer?
all shots hurt a little. geting a vaccine against cervical cancer is definitely a good thing.
2007-07-14 21:17:44 · answer #7 · answered by Squirrley Temple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋