HPV Vaccine

please share the story!

my doctor mentioned it, even though I am out of the ideal age range.

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Posted by August12

please share the story!

my doctor mentioned it, even though I am out of the ideal age range.

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I'm 26, but I'll be 27 in Oct so I had to make a decision ASAP...so I got the first of the 3 shots...my *** hurts now!! haha I'm just not sure if I should've gotten it!

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Posted by Bride4Mike07

I would look into your medical history first...If you've ever had an STD, and not the magnet...LOL....some STD cause this virus, then you probably have the HPV already. The vaccine may not be necessary. They're 3 shots!!!!!!! Hell no! When I had the Hep B shots that was bad!!!!

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haha...well...I've never had an STD, but the vaccine is also recommended for women who already have HPV bc there are diff types...so even if u have one, it's supposed to help prevent the others...I'm just more worried since its a new vaccine...u know?

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Posted by Bride4Mike07

Funny thing I've known about HPV for years and DRs never considered it important until recently, they have linked this virus to cervical cancer....I forget her name but she was on the Today show a few weeks ago....She was misdiagnosed years ago...she had her yearly pap, everything was normal. One of those times, she does the pap, it comes back negative. Well turned out she had ovarian cancer, which was caused by HPV virus, tests showed she had that in her body. The cancer was so bad, that she had a hysterectomy done...The actress is now 27 and can't EVER reproduce....Stories like these depress me and always inspire me to read and learn more about our bodies. I ALWAYS have a pap done in 6 months, regardless of DRs recommendations! But I didn't think if you had the virus you could have the shot....I don't think I want it though!!! I hate shots!

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hahah I hear ya...well even if u have it u can...I even checked with my gyno if I needed to be tested before I got it and he said no!!

Yeah, you should still get the shot even if you know you have HPV already because like was said above, theyre are different strands of the virus and it will at least protect you against all the others.

GO GET THE SHOT LADIES!!

*also....my gyno told me that 75% of women will get this virus at some point in their life, its that prevelant! Most of these women will never see symptoms though because there are many types that enter the body and just die out.*

You can never be too careful!

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Posted by Bride4Mike07

Funny thing I've known about HPV for years and DRs never considered it important until recently, they have linked this virus to cervical cancer....I forget her name but she was on the Today show a few weeks ago....She was misdiagnosed years ago...she had her yearly pap, everything was normal. One of those times, she does the pap, it comes back negative. Well turned out she had ovarian cancer, which was caused by HPV virus, tests showed she had that in her body. The cancer was so bad, that she had a hysterectomy done...The actress is now 27 and can't EVER reproduce....Stories like these depress me and always inspire me to read and learn more about our bodies. I ALWAYS have a pap done in 6 months, regardless of DRs recommendations! But I didn't think if you had the virus you could have the shot....I don't think I want it though!!! I hate shots!

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HPV can cause cervical cancer. It has not been linked to OVARIAN cancer.

I have no idea if I will get the vaccine since it's not covered by most insurances yet. I don't mind the 3 shot series. Hep B/C vaccine wasn't bad when I was in HS. If my insurance covered it, I would get it.

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Posted by afrodyt2000

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Posted by Bride4Mike07

Funny thing I've known about HPV for years and DRs never considered it important until recently, they have linked this virus to cervical cancer....I forget her name but she was on the Today show a few weeks ago....She was misdiagnosed years ago...she had her yearly pap, everything was normal. One of those times, she does the pap, it comes back negative. Well turned out she had ovarian cancer, which was caused by HPV virus, tests showed she had that in her body. The cancer was so bad, that she had a hysterectomy done...The actress is now 27 and can't EVER reproduce....Stories like these depress me and always inspire me to read and learn more about our bodies. I ALWAYS have a pap done in 6 months, regardless of DRs recommendations! But I didn't think if you had the virus you could have the shot....I don't think I want it though!!! I hate shots!

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HPV can cause cervical cancer. It has not been linked to OVARIAN cancer.

I have no idea if I will get the vaccine since it's not covered by most insurances yet. I don't mind the 3 shot series. Hep B/C vaccine wasn't bad when I was in HS. If my insurance covered it, I would get it.

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My gyno said without insurance its $750...yowsa!!

i a so pissed that i am too old and cant get it but my daughter and my niece are getting it. they have 2 more shots to have the complete set

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Posted by poogie

i a so pissed that i am too old and cant get it but my daughter and my niece are getting it. they have 2 more shots to have the complete set

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you can get it..u just have to pay for it...it's 750 for all 3 shots...not a piece...so it's not HORRIBLE...but still $$$

GET IT!!!!!!!!!!
I'm over 27, had to pay for it out of pocket, and wouldn't miss it. Even if you already have the HPV virus.....there are over 20 strains, and it will prevent you from developing the really dangerous ones.

My doctor said it is $130 per shot.

Not so terrible!

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Posted by prettyprincess07

Got no intention of using any new drugs. I used the patch for BC and it was recalled for causing strokes and blood clots, I also used Depro it was recalled for causing infertility. Dont get me wrong any drug has it's side effects. Just dont feel like being a guinea pig.

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I agree, many drugs that women took in the past affected their children either at birth or later on in life. Not saying this is def the case there, but I'd like to see the long term effects of it first.

My Doctor told me to get it...

I did the usual naive 'but I'm married' She just looked at me and went

And even though I KNOW that Vinny is here to stay I bit my tongue for saying such a naive statement without thought!! It made me look like such a twit... But, anyway, I said 'alright fine I'll get it'... She just told me that she thinks everyone should get it and since I'm within the age limit that I should.

So, the next time I go for a check up (in a few weeks actually) I will be getting it.

I guess it can't harm you... it's like getting a vaccine for Polio or something. I'll let you know if anything bad happens or I grow a bionic arm!