worth it after sex?? - Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Message Board

samantha2846 · 09-09-2008, 04:26 PM

I read online that the HPV virus can come up years after having sex. I previously decided not to get the vaccine due to risks but now reconsidering. It has been 2 years since I have had sex. so I'm wondering if I get the vaccine now is it going to matter since I didn't have it done before I had sex?

Pickle Eyes · 09-09-2008, 06:01 PM

Yes, it could do some good. The vaccine only protects against 4 strains of HPV, but they might be strains you have not been exposed to yet.

I hope that helps.

samantha2846 · 09-10-2008, 11:24 AM

so If I dont already have it I could still get it in the future even though its been 2 years since???

Pickle Eyes · 09-10-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by samantha2846

so If I dont already have it I could still get it in the future even though its been 2 years since???

I don't understand.

If you were exposed to a strain of HPV 2 years ago it might take years before the effects are known (if it is a high risk HPV). The virus doesn't cause immediate problems.

Is that what you are asking?

samantha2846 · 09-10-2008, 11:47 PM

to clarify...if the strain(s) have not already taken effect will getting the shot prevent it from taking effect in the future??? I might be thinking too hard on this one! also, are there any symptoms??? yeast infection perhaps?!?!