Can HPV Be Contracted Through Protected Oral Sex?

Posted on Wed, 21 Sep 2016

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Wed, 21 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : Worried about getting Hpv from receiving protected oral sex

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
NO risk from protected oral sex!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

I have reviewed this information fully. With protected oral sex, there is no risk at getting HPV. This is because, protection really prevents exposure and transmission. There is no need to get worried.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (24 minutes later)

Any worrys about the possible exposure where the condom ends at the bottom of the penis.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Unless they came in contact with any lesions.

Detailed Answer:
HI,

If you think this came in contact, there is a possibility but this is very minimal.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar