Hi Kate79 and thank you for posting,

I am sorry to learn of your situation.

It is possible to get HPV twice as it is possible to get a second type of HPV. It is also possible for HPV to lie dormant for many years and reappear. As you may know, abnormal cells that are found are known as cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN).

CIN 1 are low-grade changes which means one-third of the cervix has been affected. Often these cells will return to normal without treatment, and so you will be invited to have another cervical screening test in 12 months to check whether you still have HPV. If you are still HPV positive and found to still have CIN1 then treatment may be offered.

HPV and abnormal cells do not cause any symptoms so it is unlikely the thrush and UTIs you are having are being caused by this.

I hope this reply is helpful. If you would like to talk things through with the nurses on the helpline you are welcome to call us on freephone 0808 800 4040 and we are available between 9 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday.

Take care,

Jemma