Dr. Mercola May 10 2007 30,354 views
New information about the human papillomavirus (HPV) cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil has raised serious questions about its effectiveness.
Although Gardasil blocked almost 100 percent of infections by two strains of HPV, it only reduced the incidence of cervical cancer precursors by 17 percent.One possible reason is that many of the women examined to obtain this information had already been exposed to the virus. But Gardasil may also, by blocking only specific strains, allow other varieties of HPV to flourish.
The vaccine's manufacturer, Merck, has said that the vaccine reduces the number of pre-cancerous lesions caused by HPV. But some have pointed out that Merck's study was not long enough to demonstrate the vaccine's effectiveness; it only lasted three years, although it was examining a disease that can take decades to develop.
Dr. Mercola's Comment:
I suspect this information may prompt some state legislatures to reconsider their positions on the mandatory human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine requirements now being considered in many states all over the United States.
These findings that question the need for young girls to be vaccinated for HPV with Gardasil certainly aren't surprising to me. Drug treatments often cause more problems than they solve, and it now appears like blocking certain HPV strains may open the door to newer, more virulent strains once considered to be "minor" factors, negating any health benefit the vaccine may offer.
All this attention paid to a faulty and, perhaps, very dangerous vaccine is all the more amazing when you consider that the immune systems of most women are strong enough to beat these infections on their own. A New England Journal of Medicine study also found that the use of condoms reduces the incidence of HPV by 70 percent.
In addition to wise sexual practices, women can protect themselves from HPV by boosting their immune systems naturally by:
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It still fascinates me how "they" always focus on the symptom of a bigger problem. So "they" see HPV as a problem, so "they" develop something in order to wipe it out? Why not work backwards and try to figure out where it is coming from?From all my reading and research, I have to somewhat disagree with the findings in articles supporting that cervical cancer is caused by just HPV.
"Women are much more likely to get cervical cancer if they have been on the pill." Dr. Lee
A pap smear tests form cancerous or precancerous cells on the cervix. Therer are 5 classes: 1) normal 2) inflammation or irritation 3) cervical dysplasia 4)some pre or cancerous cells 5) invasive cancer. The problem with this test according to Dr. Lee is that there are a lot of false-positive's, giving a more serious rating than there already is. According to Dr. Lee, positive findings in a pap smear happen from: traumatic sex, tampons, condoms, smoking, douches and spermicides on condoms. As well, progesterone deficiency can also contribute to cervical dysplasia secondary to making the cervix more susceptible to inflammation and irritation (secondary to the women being estrogen dominant).
So most MD's look at cervical dysplasia as the byproduct from HPV. In my opinion from treating so many women that are estrogen dominant, have low progesterone levels, smoke, have sex, use condoms, etc, what do you think the cause might be? I am not saying these are the only reasons, but why not consider them before taking a vaccine?
"We know that the use of oral contraceptives increases the risk of cervical dysplasia by AT LEAST 50% and the risk of cervical cancer by AT LEAST 25%." Dr. Lee