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Could The HPV Vaccine Be Helpful For Women Over The Age Of 28?
Question: Hi, I want to know that will to be of any help if I get cervical cancer vaccine Now.
I am 28yrs old ,married for 2.5 yrs. As per my information, the vaccine helps only at the time when you get it when you are not sexually active like say in your teens or early twenties. Please advise.
I am 28yrs old ,married for 2.5 yrs. As per my information, the vaccine helps only at the time when you get it when you are not sexually active like say in your teens or early twenties. Please advise.
Brief Answer:
I will strongly suggest to get vaccinated.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your query, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.
1) First of let me congratulate you for thinking of taking preventive measure in the form of cancer cervix vaccine.
2)The age group of 15 to 45 in sexually active lady is is one of the factors of cancer cervix.
3) Even with trusted partner, risk of getting transmission of Human Papillomavirus through non sexual ways is always there. Taking this vaccine develops immunity against many strains of the virus. With the effect of various hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle and life stages of a woman aea of cervix near the opening (External os) is vulnerable to cellular changes and infections. If Human Papillomavirus infection occurs, which is asymptomatic, then it exposes to more risk.
4) i usually advise to take HPV vaccine as suggested by particular pharma manufacturer, at suggested intervals. It will not be harmful, but will be helpful only.
I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you great health.
Dr Purushottam S Neurgaonkar
I will strongly suggest to get vaccinated.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your query, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.
1) First of let me congratulate you for thinking of taking preventive measure in the form of cancer cervix vaccine.
2)The age group of 15 to 45 in sexually active lady is is one of the factors of cancer cervix.
3) Even with trusted partner, risk of getting transmission of Human Papillomavirus through non sexual ways is always there. Taking this vaccine develops immunity against many strains of the virus. With the effect of various hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle and life stages of a woman aea of cervix near the opening (External os) is vulnerable to cellular changes and infections. If Human Papillomavirus infection occurs, which is asymptomatic, then it exposes to more risk.
4) i usually advise to take HPV vaccine as suggested by particular pharma manufacturer, at suggested intervals. It will not be harmful, but will be helpful only.
I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you great health.
Dr Purushottam S Neurgaonkar
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you Sir.
Could you please suggest where I can go to get vaccinated in XXXXXXX . I mean any specific hospital
Also, I would request if you could suggest any particular tests that I need to get done like Pap smear etc.
Could you please suggest where I can go to get vaccinated in XXXXXXX . I mean any specific hospital
Also, I would request if you could suggest any particular tests that I need to get done like Pap smear etc.
Brief Answer:
Get vaccinated from nearby Gynecologist. PAP smear every year.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
dear XXXXXXX
thanks for appreciating the answer and reverting back.
You can get the vaccination done from any qualified Gynecologist in your city or from any Hospital in your locality.
As such I will suggest you to do cytological PAP smear test every year.
I hope this answer helps you.
Thanks.
Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar
Get vaccinated from nearby Gynecologist. PAP smear every year.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
dear XXXXXXX
thanks for appreciating the answer and reverting back.
You can get the vaccination done from any qualified Gynecologist in your city or from any Hospital in your locality.
As such I will suggest you to do cytological PAP smear test every year.
I hope this answer helps you.
Thanks.
Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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