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By Lisa Fayed, About.com Guide to Cancer since 2005

Pregnancy and HPV

Thursday October 19, 2006
Pregnant women are often concerned how an HPV infection may affect their pregancy, birth, and their newborn child. These are valid concerns and women with HPV should be aware of the risks associated with HPV and pregnancy.

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, see how the virus that almost 80% of women are infected with can affect your pregnancy. More about HPV and Pregnancy.

Suggested Reading:br>
  • HPV 101: The Basics
  • Symptoms of HPV
  • Diagnosing HPV


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    May 22, 2008 at 10:06 am
    (1) ko says:

    this information is incomplete and misleading concerning pregnancy and HPV.

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