is hpv permanent - #26146
I am really confused about this whole HPV thing. Like, I went for my routine check-up last month and my doctor mentioned I tested positive for HPV. I was like, wait, what? I’ve seen articles online saying that HPV can clear up on its own in a couple of years, but I'm still super worried. Is HPV permanent? Because the way my doc explained it made it sound kinda serious, and now I'm freaking out thinking I’ll have to deal with this forever. Also, I've read that there are different strains of HPV, and some can lead to cancer. Is that true? Like, how can I know which type I have? And what should I be doing now? I don't wanna stress about this, but my mind just races thinking about the "is HPV permanent" question and what that could mean for my future. Should I be getting regular screenings? I mean, what if it doesn't go away, then what? I've been healthy and now this feels like a huge setback. Plzz help, thoughts?
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