All HPV vaccines are recombinant. They are not live vaccines.
Yes, you can start the birth control pill regardless of whether you've had the HPV immunization recently, in the past, or not at all.
AnswerGardasil is the immunization for HPV. It is administered in the deltoid muscle of the upper arm (right below the shoulder)
Having HPV does not effect how long it may take you to get pregnant.
You can get the HPV vaccine even after being ill. As long as you have no fever on the day of immunization, there's no reason to delay the shot.
HPV immunization is recommended for patients ages 9 to 26. It's best to get it before you become sexually active, but it is useful even after sexual activity. Getting the shot at 15 is fine.
Usually there is just prevention. Nothing can completely stop or heal or cure you of HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Infections, but ask your doctor to see if there is a treatment right for you.
Men need to take the HPV vaccine just as females do.
Yes, health officials in the US can and have recommended HPV vaccine for males and females age 9 to 26. This immunization can reduce the risk of genital warts and certain types of genital or head and neck cancers.
HPV can lay dormant for decades before detection. A positive HPV test for cervical cancer screening gives no information about how long you've been infected.
HPV is not contagious as long as your immune system supresses it. If it is dormant, your immune system is properly controlling it and it isn't contagious.
Cervical dysplasia can develop after contracting high-risk HPV, but the timeline varies significantly among individuals. It may take several months to years for dysplastic changes to appear, as the virus can remain dormant in the body for a long time. Regular screenings and Pap tests are essential for early detection, as many HPV infections resolve on their own without causing dysplasia.