HPV is the most common sexually transmitted virus. It has been estimated that 75% or more of sexually active Americans will contract HPV sometime in their lives. This means that anyone who has ever had sexual relations has a high chance of being exposed to this virus, but only a small number of women infected with HPV develop cell changes that need to be treated. In almost all cases, the immune system will keep the virus under control or get rid of it completely. Only very rarely does the presence of HPV lead to cervical cancer. You can have normal sexual activities with your partner, as there is nothing to pass on.
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Hi Rebecca,
HPV is the most common sexually transmitted virus. It has been estimated that 75% or more of sexually active Americans will contract HPV sometime in their lives. This means that anyone who has ever had sexual relations has a high chance of being exposed to this virus, but only a small number of women infected with HPV develop cell changes that need to be treated. In almost all cases, the immune system will keep the virus under control or get rid of it completely. Only very rarely does the presence of HPV lead to cervical cancer. You can have normal sexual activities with your partner, as there is nothing to pass on.
Check out similar questions to yours, here: https://www.empowher.com/community/ask/can-hpv-go-away-its-own
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