I just wanted to continue to get word out about options. Having had abnormal cells on my 2017 pap screen and undergoing a cervical biopsy, it is something I would go to great lengths not to repeat. My gyno at the time said I had out-aged the HPV vaccine however when I went most recently to a new gyno they said yes of course, it is an option. I’m not certain why some doctors shrug it off and others advocate for it, but I just wanted to let other women out there know it could be an option for them.
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Last thing I heard was HPV vaccine is solid until 40+. Then you kind of “age out”. But it’s something you need to talk to your doc about.
Found on CDC.gov:
*Some adults ages 27 through 45 years might decide to get the HPV vaccine based on discussion with their clinician*.
I always recommend people get it because it’s so common and so “hidden”. So many people probably have it but don’t realize, especially men, because there’s little to no symptoms.
My gyno told me where I had it, that the vaccine is pointless. If I’m in a monogamous relationship, there is no need as I won’t contract any other variations of it. I too have the type that causes cancer, and I had abnormal cells, a biopsy and then had to undergo a LEEP.
The vaccine is recommended until 26. After that, if there are abnormalities detected, there is the option of giving the vaccine, but as per now not evidence based and not certain if, and how much, protection it’s going to provide
I got an HPV vaccine finally at ~34. It was a series of 3 shots rather than 2, and very worth it at least for my peace of mind.
It might be a Canadian thing, or more specifically maybe an albertan thing, but its pretty normal for kids to get the HPV and Hep B vaccines in schools here. I got mine in grade 6. They bring nurses in and everything. We also get the meningitis and Dtap boosters in grade 9 through the schools.
my insurance won’t pay for it ;(
Why do they say people are “out-aged” for it? What if you were celibate or in a monogamous relationship? They say men over 45 can’t get it or don’t need it since such have already been exposed to it. Really? All men? What are widowers etc. or someone deciding to recently open up their relationship, or someone whose just been very careful? Could someone explain if they have some other reason for saying people don’t need it at a certain age?
I got the hpv vax at age 43. I was getting divorced and only had one sex partner, my husband, and he I at that point. So I had no risk of having had hpv then, was tested too. I got two shots. It made me tired a few days. But I’m glad I got it for some protection. My second partner who I’m still with for 3 years had a lot of prior partners.