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Expert Q&A
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| By Traci Kurtzer Obstetrician and Gynecologist | ||
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How serious is the HPV virus? Is it harder to get pregnant if you have HPV?
The HPV virus is common and is usually not a significant problem, but occasionally can lead to serious problems like cervical cancer. It is not harder to get pregnant if you have been exposed to the virus, nor if you have had pap smear abnormalities or warts as a result of HPV infection.
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