Sex for 4 yrs only 1 check up

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Registered: 04-15-2003
Sex for 4 yrs only 1 check up
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Sat, 11-15-2003 - 1:17am
I've been having unprotected sex with my boyfriend for the past 4 and half years. He is the only guy i've been with. I've only gone to the gyno once in my life (June 2002). The visit was cause I had gotten irregular period. I have never done the pap. My boyfriend thinks that I should go get checked. What is everyones opinion.
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Registered: 11-20-2000
Sat, 11-15-2003 - 6:00pm

Yes, you should have a pap smear every year! This is very important.


There is a very common virus called HPV that causes abnormal cervical cells that can turn into cervical cancer. 75% of the sexually active population has this virus. Men carry this virus and don't know it because it causes no symptoms on them and there is no test for men without symptoms. Only a pap smear will watch for any changes in case you have this virus. Its the only way to know you have it.


If you are responsible enough to have sex, you are responsible enough to get yearly pap smears... it may save your life.


megan

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