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Is HPV A Sexually Transmitted Disease?

Posted on Tue, 31 May 2016

Question: Hello these are my test results and yesterday they repeated my Pap test and HPV test again but result will be in 10days.
Is HPV 100% sexually transmitted disease?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for reports

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX welcome to health care magic.
I have seen the attached reports and in my opinion there is nothing to worry about as yet.
Get the results of repeat tests and then we can compare them.
In the meantime take care of following points -
- always use a condom while having sex
- keep good perineal hygiene
- avoid sharing common bathrooms as far as possible
- (sorry to say) avoid multiple sexual partners if at all exposed.
These simple precautions will help you in long run and rest we can discuss after the reports.
All the best
Regards
Dr Manisha Jain

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (4 minutes later)

I am. Married since 2006 and only 1 partner. Is HPV 100% sexually transmitted disease?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not only via sexual route

Detailed Answer:
No dear, it can be contracted via contaminated water or hands which have been in touch with infected clothes, toilet seats and even taps.
So it's good that you have been with just one partner and let's wait for your test results.
All the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (38 hours later)

Is wearing panty shields or panty liners for straight 10 to 12 hours could cause HPV?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not related

Detailed Answer:
No dear not at all and rather wearing pantyliners is a good hygiene practice.
Just wait for your report and let's hope for the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar