Clearing Up HPV Myths

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most commonly transmitted sexually transmitted infection. It affects more than one in every four sexually active young women.

However, HPV is a confusing and complicated sexually transmitted infection that often is not talked about.

So, on "The Early Show," CBS News Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton sat down with four young women, ages 17 to 24, to talk about their misconceptions, fears and questions about HPV.

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To see their entire conversation, click on the video below.