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Does The Risk Of Cervical Cancer Stay Even For Sexually Inactive Person?

Posted on Fri, 16 Aug 2024

Question: I have taken my first dosage of HPV vaccine. But I have this query, if someone is not sexually active or hasn't been involved in ever, do they still fall under the risk of cervical cancer?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns about HPV Vaccine.

Cervical Cancer is possible among women who are sexually inactive also.

It is advisable to take HPV Vaccination for women who are not sexually active also.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (7 hours later)

Thanks for the explanation. Can we buy the injection from chemist ourselves and get it injected instead of visiting a gynae always? Which is the preferred injection according to you? I had Gardasil injection for my first dosage.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (41 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take from Gynecologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is better to visit a Gynecologist and take as per schedule of Gardasil Vaccine.

Always better to take from Gynecologist.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj