Can I have sex after HPV test?

Can I have sex after HPV test?

I believe many people are familiar with the HPV test, which is a way to check whether women have cervical cancer. However, many female friends are worried about whether they can have sex after this test, or how long after the test they can have sex. So, can I have sex after the HPV test?

First, can you have sex after an HPV test? If it is just a general HPV screening and the result shows that you are not infected with the HPV virus, there is no time limit for having sex; but if you are infected with the HPV virus, you must follow the doctor's advice and you can have sex after the virus is completely ruled out. Once the human body is infected with this virus, the body will gradually, and a few patients will quickly develop immunity to the virus. When the immune system is strong enough, HPV will be eliminated. Therefore, a large amount of medical statistics show that although a large proportion of the population is infected with HPV, most of them are transient, that is, the virus will disappear naturally within 1 to 2 years.

Second, it is transmitted through sexual intercourse. Usually, if HPV is transmitted during sexual intercourse, it may develop into genital warts after about 4 weeks to 8 months. However, some infections may remain latent and develop into warts or cervical lesions after several years or even decades. Therefore, it is impossible to accurately determine the time of HPV infection. Other ways of transmission, in addition to sexual intercourse, some indirect contact, such as using toilets, door handles, soaps, swimming pools, and bathtubs, can also lead to the spread of HPV. Therefore, it spreads through multiple channels and even penetrates into daily life.

Can I have sex after the HPV test? Do not do this test during menstruation. Do not have sexual intercourse within 24 hours before the test. Do not flush the vagina or use intravaginal medications within 3 days before the examination. Most HPV infections are caused by not paying attention to hygiene, low resistance, and irregular sexual partners. This tells everyone to learn to respect themselves, take good care of their bodies, and don't take health lightly. Anyone who has had sex for more than five years should do cervical cancer screening, cancer prevention work must be done well, and seek medical attention in time if any abnormalities are found.

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