Hi all, in the recent and not so recent past I've had HPV (high risk) as well as colposcopy / LLETZ. My last and very recent pap smear came back HPV negative.
I'm 44 and I've got a short window before I turn 45 and was wondering if anyone around my age has gone for the vaccine despite prior infections that have cleared, and if you think it's worth it from a medical and / or financial perspective?
I understand that it can protect you from strains you've not had before and maybe even stimulate the body to clear dormant strains you may have?
Not 100% sure. Also reluctant to call my GP to chat about it because getting an appointment is a nightmare and they always treat me like an idiot when I go there because they want to get you out the door ASAP as if you're time wasting - not an easy local practice to deal with!
Thank you.