mvphitter15 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 can you still get a cervicle cancer shot even thought you've had unprotected sex? Link to comment
Krystal_Ivy Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 yes. as long as you're under 25 you can get it. It is most effective in woman under 25 and that are virgins. That being because if you've had sex you may already have the HPV virus in you. But it is still a good idea, in case you don't have HPV it protects you from future transmission. Link to comment
JeckyllNHyde Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 interesting. i shall look into it ASAP. Thanks for this thread since it reminded me just 2 days before I see my doc. Link to comment
mvphitter15 Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 well i had unprotected sex without being on the pill or anything i'm not pregnant thank god but i'm getting this shot soon and i was wondering if it would hurt me if i got it and i did have the virus without knowing? Link to comment
michelle123 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 yes u can even still get the gardasal when u already have HPV like i did. theres over 130 strains of the virus. look up the AAV2 it cures cancer...im not kidding. they are doing clinical trials in pennsylvania for breast cancer eventually cervical it needs funding though Link to comment
JeckyllNHyde Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 wow. this is great news about the breast cancer thing. i didnt know that there are 130 strains of the virus though. scary. Link to comment
Mythical_Suicide Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 You need to talk with your doctor about this. You need to make yourself aware of all the risks associated with this vaccine as well since it's still fairly new and also realize it only protects against 4 strains of HPV when like another poster said there are tons more strains that could affect you. Also when you go in to see your doctor about this you need to be sure they know you are sexually active. This shot is also pretty expensive and alot of insurance companies wont' cover it since it still is so new. Link to comment
JeckyllNHyde Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 really? how much does it cost at the moment? edit: ohh ok i think i saw it's about $360 for 3 shots Link to comment
Mythical_Suicide Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 It's usually around $150 per dose and I think it's 3 shots but i'm not 100% sure about that. Link to comment
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