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A critical aspect of her story involves understanding HPV's sexual transmission. Cooper’s narrative indicates that she was already diagnosed with HPV before she and her then-partner became serious. Her concern wasn't just about transmitting the virus to him but about the potential consequences for her own reproductive health. Medical professionals have confirmed that HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), with over 50% of sexually active people contracting it at some point.