The well-known presenter Julieta Piñeres opened up to her followers on Instagram and talked regarding a subject that had been reserved for a long time, related to a sexually transmitted disease that she had contracted.
“What I am going to tell you is one of the best kept secrets that I have had for many years and that I am sharing with you today, hoping that someone will help or serve you,” he began by saying in a video shared on social networks.
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Then, he said that, although it was not easy for him to accept it, had been infected with the human papillomaviruswhich is spread through sexual or intimate contact with an infected person and with which there is a risk of developing cancer, according to the portal Medline Plus.
(Also: Sexually transmitted diseases: these are the 8 most common pathogens).
For those who don’t know, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease and in some cases, exactly mine, it gives rise to cervical cancer.
Precisely, in the case of Julieta, she confirmed that she had been diagnosed with cervical precancer.
“For those who don’t know, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease and in some cases, exactly mine, it gives rise to cervical cancer. For starters, there are no symptoms. Its incubation period can be up to 10 years and it is the third most frequent cancer in women in the country, ”she explained in the clip.
(Also: The diseases that can be transmitted during oral sex without a condom).
He added that HPV can be transmitted by men and they themselves can suffer from it. Also, the presenter assured that she, despite her difficulties, was able to overcome the situation and become a mother.
He called on people to find out regarding the prevention of this and other sexually transmitted diseases.
“Today, without shame, I tell you that it happened to me and unfortunately it can happen to any of you if we don’t do something regarding it.”, he concluded.
Regarding the prevention of HPV, Medline Plus points out that correct use of latex condoms greatly reduces the risk, although it does not eliminate it completely.
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