Can you have intercourse if you are positive for HPV16?

HPV16 is a high-risk virus that causes cervical cancer. Generally, the body will clear the virus automatically after infection, so if the partner is not infected with the virus, you can have sex with a condom. If the virus is persistent for more than 2 years, treatment is required and sexual intercourse is not allowed during the treatment period. If you have intercourse in this case, it is likely to aggravate the disease and also affect the effectiveness of the medication, and also does not exclude the possibility of transmission to the sexual partner. It is advisable for patients with this condition to undergo cervical cytological examination in a timely manner, and for patients with localized intraepithelial lesions of the cervix, especially high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia, they can choose to undergo treatment by methods such as Lipo knife, and intercourse is prohibited at this time to avoid aggravating the condition and infecting the virus. It is also necessary to improve the immunity of the body and strengthen the body, which can minimize the recurrence of the disease, pay attention to regular follow-up observation, early detection of abnormalities and timely treatment.