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how can hpv treatment affect pregnancy

by Ashtyn Rohan DDS Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Pregnant, With HPV
They should also let their doctor know if they have had surgical treatment of their cervix. In some pregnant women with HPV, the tissue changes may increase during pregnancy. If possible, doctors postpone treatment, because it may lead to premature labor.
Aug 28, 2020

Does HPV treatment affect fertility?

Is there a connection between the HPV vaccine and fertility? People once thought the HPV vaccine caused infertility. This idea has been largely debunked. It's now thought that the vaccine can improve fertility by preventing the development of precancerous and cancerous cells in the cervix.

Can HPV worsen pregnancy?

If you have genital warts, they may grow faster during pregnancy, possibly from the extra vaginal discharge that provides the virus with a moist growing environment, hormonal changes, or changes in your immune system. In most cases, the warts won't pose any problems for you or your baby.

Can you have a healthy pregnancy with HPV?

Will this affect my baby? It's not likely. Women who have or have had HPV — the human papilloma virus — have successful pregnancies and their babies are not harmed by their HPV infections. HPV is a very common sexually transmitted infection that affects millions of women and men around the world.

Can HPV cause a miscarriage?

We found that being a carrier of HPV or having severe HVP-related cervical disease gave increased odds of a preterm birth. Our results also showed that being a carrier of high-risk HVP also increased odds of having an early miscarriage. We identified a link between mild-cervical disease and early miscarriage.

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