Hello there

Please try not to worry. Hpv is an extremely common infection that most of the population will come into contact at some point in their life. In most cases it is harmless but as you will be aware sometimes high risk strains can cause abnormal cells to develop that if left may eventually turn into cancer.

Thankfully through the cervical screening programme these high risk strains can now be detected so that the hpv and any abnormal cells that develop because of it can be monitored and treated until it returns to normal to prevent cervical cancer.

The body is designed and geared up to clear hpv and normally does in about 2 years of coming in contact with the virus but it is fair to say that in some instances the hpv may lay dormant and possible could reactivate again in the future. However there is no reason why your body shouldn't clear it again in the same way as it has this time around.

Try not to over think things and avoid googling as it may lead to even more worry.

Take care

Naomi