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Is HPV Vaccination Recommended Before Becoming Sexually Active?
Question: does a virgin need a pap smear? does she need HPV vaccination?
My friend is a virgin and she is not sexually active at all. She had no sexual partners at all. tx!
My friend is a virgin and she is not sexually active at all. She had no sexual partners at all. tx!
Brief Answer:
HPV vaccination recommended
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
A virgin female do not needs a pap smear, as there is no exposure to the human papilloma virus (HPV) through any sexual intercourse and hence the incidence of cervical precancerous changes and cancerous changes are very rare.
However, HPV vaccination in recommended in females from 9 to 26 years of age, especially if she is a virgin, as it will give protection against HPV infection in future.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
HPV vaccination recommended
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
A virgin female do not needs a pap smear, as there is no exposure to the human papilloma virus (HPV) through any sexual intercourse and hence the incidence of cervical precancerous changes and cancerous changes are very rare.
However, HPV vaccination in recommended in females from 9 to 26 years of age, especially if she is a virgin, as it will give protection against HPV infection in future.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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