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I want to know about cervical cancer. Please guide.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been learning about cervical cancer and its connection to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Can you help me understand how HPV is linked to cervical cancer and what role papillomaviruses play in this? Additionally, what preventive measures, like vaccinations or screenings, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I just read your query. I can understand your concern.HPV (human papillomavirus) is responsible for 90 percent of cases of cervical cancers. Long-lasting infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. HPV is a common viru... Read Full »
Does a condom protect me against HPV during sex?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a virgin, and so is my boyfriend, and we want to have sex. I have not received all HPV shots, and neither of us has any diseases. We plan to use a condom. Is it safe?Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I understand your concern. If both of you are confident about not having any significant infections, then it is fine to have sex with a condom. Make sure to complete the HPV vaccinat... Read Full »
I have plantar warts on my hands and feet. Is it safe to have unprotected sex?
Query: Hello doctor, If I have plantar warts on my hands and feet, can I have oral sex without protection? And can I have unprotected sex? Any more precautions that I should know about, kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I have read your query and understand your concern. By your descriptions it seems you have palmoplantar warts, yes you can have oral sex, but you should not touch his or her genitalia otherwise it can spread to others. Wart occurs due to one of these reasons, say pricki... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I recently had contact with a girl, and I am unsure of her HPV status. Our interactions included French kissing on her lips and licking or sucking her nipples. I want to clarify that there was no engagement in intercourse activities. I am concerned about the possibility of contracting ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns regarding the potential risk of contracting HPV (Human Papillomavirus) following your involvement in kissing and nipple contact with an individual whose HPV status was uncertain. HPV is primarily transmitted through sexual activities lik... Read Full »