The cervical cancer/HPV vaccine?

I am 26 and planned on getting this vaccine. However, the other day I was told cervical cancer is a std. So, if Im in a monogomous relationship, I dont need this. I think I'll get it anyway, just in case. But, is cervical cancer really an std and/or can it only be contracted if you have a std?

Cervical cancer is NOT an STD. HPV (an STD) is responsible for causing more than 90% of cervical cancer cases, but there is that remaining 10% or so that is not caused by HPV.

The new vaccine covers HPV types 16 & 18, which together cause about 70% of cervical cancer cases.

It's probably a good idea that you get it anyway. I know you say you are in a monogamous relationship right now but things happen. Men cheat (and so do women) and couples break up all the time. You'd hate for your guy to cheat on you and bring you home this virus. And, you guys might never break up, but if you do at least you will be covered! Good luck!

Check out this site for more information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/cervical_ca... Source(s): Personal experience. I have had HPV for over 6 years. I have had both cervical cancer and genital warts from it.

Cervical cancer is a cancer, not an STD. It's the HPV STD that causes cervical cancer.
You can get it through std or even just sleeping around too much and getting into something you don't want.I have been with my husband since i was 14 and now we have been together for 15 years.Do i plan on getting that vaccine?No.Should you.That's up to you.Good luck on deciding..........
Cancer is not in infection. HPV can lead to cervical cancer. put get the vaccine just in case, it wont hurt to have it.
HPV sometimes turns into cancer. It usually takes a few years, that's why there are now tests to see if you have the HPV virus in your body. Getting the vaccination is probably a good thing to do.

and yes, HPV is the std.

More information about the answer below mine...........
Most cervical tumors are classified as squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma, both of which are associated with persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Although other (rare) types represent less than 5% of all cervical carcinomas, it is necessary that these more unusual tumors be studied in the current era of papillomavirus vaccine development, especially in regions with high incidence of cervical cancer.
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/m...
I have been waiting for a question like this. NOT ALL CERVICAL CANCERS ARE STD CAUSED. now that thats over every woman should get the vaccine just for that fact. There are different kinds of cervical cancers that the government doesent want you to know about. such as adnocarcinoma a very slow growing cancer that is not std related. simply put a nun could get adnocarcinoma. Hope this Info helps.
Good Luck!