Is HPV an STD?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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Yes, you can get HPV by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the virus. It is most commonly spread during vaginal or anal sex. HPV can be passed even when an infected person has no signs or symptoms.

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Will 7 inches hit the cervix?

For starters, the cervix cannot be "penetrated" during sex. There is no way for a penis or sex toy to pass through the External Os because it's just too narrow.

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I've taken abortion pills, and about 30 days after having sex, I started bleeding like my normal period. But then after 10 days, I had pain for 3 days, and the bleeding started again. Now it's been bleeding for more than 10 days. What should I do?

After taking abortion pills, experiencing bleeding for more than 10 days can be concerning. It is important to monitor the amount of bleeding and any associated symptoms. If the bleeding continues beyond 2 weeks or if you experience severe pain, fever, or foul-smelling discharge, please seek immediate medical attention.

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My mom had cervical polyp surgery in 2011 and again in 2018. Now she's having similar symptoms could cervical polyps keep coming back like this? Is it common for them to recur multiple times?

A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.

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