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How To Protect My Partner As I Have Positive HPV?

I recently visited my OBGYN and my pap came back abnormal for the 3rd time in eighteen months. I also was told I am HPV positive, am scheduled for a colposcopy in 3 weeks what can I do to protect my partner? I am 50 yrs old and have been with the same man for 7 years I trust him explicitly.
Wed, 15 Oct 2014
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Hello,
You can use barrier contraceptives like female condom or male condom for prevention of spread of HPV infection.
Female condom gives more protection than male condom as female condom covers more area.
Hope this helps you.
Thank you.
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How To Protect My Partner As I Have Positive HPV?

Hello, You can use barrier contraceptives like female condom or male condom for prevention of spread of HPV infection. Female condom gives more protection than male condom as female condom covers more area. Hope this helps you. Thank you.