How many people out there know what HPV is?
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never heard of it before i got it. unfortunately they caught it to late so my daughter ended up getting it during birth.
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Genital warts (or condyloma, or condylomata acuminata) is a highly contagious sexually transmitted infection. Caused by some variants of the Human papillomavirus, typically HPV 6 and HPV 11, it is spread during oral, genital, or anal sex with an infected partner.
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According to the National Institute of Allergies & Infectious Diseases, Human Papillomavirus is among the most common causes of sexually transmitted infections in the world.(1) In the United States, it is estimated that there are more cases of genital human papillomavirus infections than any other sexually transmitted diseases; indeed, according to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 20 million people are currently infected and at least 50% of sexually active men and women acquire a genital HPV infection at some point in their lives. The CDC estimates that by age 50, at least 80% of women will have acquired a genital HPV infection, and about 6.2 million Americans get a new genital HPV infection each year.(2) \nThere are more than 100 different strains of HPV, as it is commonly referred to, most of which are harmless. However, an estimated 30 types of HPV are spread through sexual contact; some of which can cause genital warts.(3) Also called condylomata acuminata or venereal warts, genital warts typically appear in “clusters” of bumps. The warts can appear either as raised or flat and range in size from small to large. Common locations for the warts in women include the vulva, cervix, and inside and surrounding the vagina and anus. Genital warts typically appear on the scrotum or penis in men who are affected. The warts are highly contagious and can easily be spread during vaginal or anal sex with an infected partner. Rarely, genital warts also can develop in the mouth or throat after having oral sex with an infected partner. Genital HPV infections often do not have any symptoms; however, even without obvious symptoms, HPV can still be spread from partner to partner. \n\nWarts are usually diagnosed, even in absence of symptoms, by sight. Gynecologists can confirm the diagnosis in suspected cases by applying acetic acid (vinegar) to the infected areas, causing the areas to whiten and making the warts more visible. Abnormal Pap Smears can also result in the presence of a cervical HPV infection. \n\nThere is no cure for HPV. There are, however, treatments for the warts, including topical agents such as Imiquimod, Podophyllin Antimitotic solution, Podofilox, Fluorouracil cream and Trichloroacetic acid. Genital warts can also be removed surgically through cryosurgery, which freezes them, electrocautery, which burns them, or laser. As there is no cure for human papillomavirus, the warts may come back even after definitive treatment. \n\nHPV is more than just an STD. Some forms of the virus can actually can cause cancers of the cervix, vulva, anus, and penis.(4) Genital warts can also cause problems during pregnancy, ranging from vaginal obstruction to the development of warts in the throat of the infant (laryngeal papillomatosis).(5) Early diagnosis and intervention in a patient with genital warts are crucial for successful treatment. \nAccording to the University of Iowa Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, there are three ways to decrease exposure to HPV and other sexually transmitted diseases: use of condoms, which can lower the risks of exposure; monogamous relationships; and complete abstinence.(6) The University is currently conducting important research towards a possible vaccine through their study on HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18. For more information or to participate, please see http://obgyn.uihc.uiowa.edu/FutureII.htm.
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Yes, actually. \nA large percentage of cervical cancers are caused by the HPV or genital warts virus, and that is sexually transmitted.\nThere is a test now that can be done with your regular PAP test.\n\nhttp://womenshealth.about.com/cs/cervicalcancer/a/hpvcervcancercn.htm
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hey there, im in med school... i just learned about this.... i took this quote from a website that i just stumbled upon....\n\n"Genital HPV infection is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Human papillomavirus is the name of a group of viruses that includes more than 100 different strains or types. More than 30 of these viruses are sexually transmitted, and they can infect the genital area of men and women including the skin of the penis, vulva (area outside the vagina), or anus, and the linings of the vagina, cervix, or rectum. Most people who become infected with HPV will not have any symptoms and will clear the infection on their own."\n\nSo, unless you get some serious effects from this, nothing to worry about.  but, just to be on the safe side, get a regular PAP test because bumps and worts can be an early warning sign for cervical cancer.
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The article in the sources below says the condition is often over-diagnosed because there isn't definitive proof that the papillomavirus is present in the micropapillae when present in the labia minora.\n\nIt seems to me, there may be reason to have your Gynecologist check it out, but I wouldn't worry until he or she is concerned.
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I have 3 children and HPV.  They are fine.  Your doctor knows what to do.
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this lady is not looking to know what the virus is\nyou people that go on a website and paste shit are stupid.\nnow anyway i have had my hpv for about 5 yrs now. and my warts were small also and i went threw the acid treatments i know what u are feeling and believe me i am so thankful they are all gone. i quit smoking also but i started back up again and they still went away. they said there is a vacine not to get it but so far nothing for us people that have it. maybe one day we will get lucky enough i think they are more worried about the aids and cancer though. it does seem a bit more important. the cream is expensive but it is worth it in the long run. u can do ur own treatments at home and alot less painful then that acid. go to the store and get some imune system builders and build ur imune system up thats ur best bet eat a healthy diet exercise. i was shaving the one time and i had one down there and i cut it off with the razor omg did that hurt... to make ur treatments less painful. do not shave down there until the virus is sleeping. and don't wash ur skin down there 4 hrs before u go to the doctor. take some pain medacation about a hour before ur doctors visit. until your body can fight it off to sleep mode then u don't really got much of a choice but to follow them simple steps and get the cream its so much better then having to drive to the doc and not be able to sit on the way home. good luck and keep me posted as to how u are comming along and if what i told u works.....
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There are only a couple strains of HPV that cause warts - there are another couple that cause cervical cancer - hence the recomendation for a yearly PAP test. There are about 15 more strains that do not progress to cancer but do show as an unusual PAP result. It gets spread by the men - who have no idea they have it. It is a virus on the skin so condoms don't protect. So us women go around thinking this is some gross thing that only we have. Just as many men do - figuring about 85% of the population - they just don't get symptoms. So just who do you think you will be protecting by telling your partner you have HPV. He probably does too - but has no way of knowing. So get over the guilt. Unless this is a cancer causing strain - and only a small percentage of those ever turn to cancer - there is no need to tell, because there is no way to work around it, except to support your own health with good nutrition, rest and stress reduction. It isn't like herpes where you avoid contact during flare ups. HPV is there all the time but will cause changes in the cells when your own immunity is down.   As for the skin changes - that is a totally unrelated. Good luck kid - and keep researching beyond the limited feedback your doctor has given you.
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Of course! Dont listen to people on here! HPV is the most common STD. About 80 percent of women have it. You can have a normal child with no complications. The ONLY complication (which is extremely rare) is that the baby could have warts in the throat or voice box, but like i said, this is VERY rare. For the most part a women may have a baby with absolutely no complications. Here's a site if you would like more information.\n\nhttp://www.cdc.gov/std/HPV/STDFact-HPV.htm\n\nOn a side note, the baby wouldn't have HPV (only in the rare case  I mentioned above). Plus, HPV is not transferred through the blood, it is carried in the skin (tissue)  and the percentages of women who have get Cervical cancer is VERY low especially if they stay on top of the disease and go for regular check ups.
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HPV is often asymptomatic in men, although anal and penile cancer are associated with the same strains of HPV that cause cervical cancer in women.  It IS a sexually transmitted disease, though, and if you have HPV now, you can give it to your future girlfriend or wife.  \n\nHPV can be detected on males by using a mild acid solution (similar to vinegar,  please don't attempt this at home!)  the virus shows up as white spots that can then be burned off.\n\nHPV can remain dormant for years, so, while you may be negative now, you could become positive in the future.  \n\nBest prevention: abstenence.
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This is Human Pappiloma Virus (HPV), most commonly known as genital warts. Contagious and incurable, it's most common symptom are small warts around the genitals and anus resembling flesh colored caulifowers. The warts can be removed by a doctor, but the underlying disease is incurable and can be spread with or without the presence of warts. If left untreated, can cause sterility. Use a condom from now on, or send her packin'.
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chances are he has hpv as well.....i think it was up to 87% of americans over the age of 16 have hpv. but yes you should tell him. if hes a good guy, he will stick around. if not then you didnt need him amyways.   keep a eye out on your hpv. go to your doctor when your supposed to. I have hpv and it lead to more serious issues.     good luck sweetheart
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This vaccine is still waiting for full approval from the FDA.  Of the HPV strains that cause cancer, the vaccines currently under examination target only strains 16 and 18, which account for about 70% of HPV-related cancer cases. Adding other virus types increases cost, complexity and development time, with approximately 13 other virus types required to achieve 100% coverage of cancer-causing strains. Strains 6 and 11, targeted by Merck's vaccine (in addition to 16 and 18), are not responsible for cervical cancer, but rather for genital warts.
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Genital Warts (or condyloma) is a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). The virus may cause wart-like bumps to form on the penis, in and around the vagina, on the cervix (opening to the womb), around the anus (butt), and rarely on the mouth. The virus is passed between people during anal, vaginal, and sometimes oral sex. These are NOT the same warts commonly found on hands and feet.How are genital warts spread? \n\nMany people carry the wart virus on their penis, in and around the vagina, or in and around the anus/rectum. Only a small number of these people develop warts that can be seen. It is passed with skin to skin contact during anal or vaginal sex. The wart virus is very common in adults who are sexually active. \nHow do I know if I have warts? \n\nNot everyone with the genital wart virus will have signs of disease. You may have painless wart-like growths on or in your sex organs or around your anus (butt). The warts may vary in size and be bumpy or flat. Sometimes special tests are needed to detect the wart virus. \nAre genital warts serious? \n\nThey can be. For most people warts are only a bother, and are treated if you wish. If a woman has warts on the cervix (opening to the womb), they can be a problem. It is rare, but sometimes having warts can cause a woman to have a pap smear that is not normal, (including changes that may lead to cancer). For this reason, women with warts on the cervix should have a pap smear test (part of a pelvic exam) every six months to one year. Men and women who have warts on or inside the anus should have an exam every year. \nWhat can I do if I have genital warts? \n\nBe sure you see a clinician (licensed medical provider). \nKeep all your return treatment appointments. \nYour sex partner(s) should also be seen and treated. \nIf you may be pregnant, tell your clinician. \nIf you have sex, it is always a good idea to use a condom to avoid getting STDs. \nHowever, condom use is not a 100% protection from the wart virus. \nHow are genital warts treated? \n\nA clinician puts a cold liquid chemical on the warts to remove them. \nYou may need to come back more than once to finish the wart treatment. \nYou may need longer treatment if you have HIV. The warts may increase in size and number more quickly. Tell your clinician if you are HIV positive. \nWill the warts come back? \n\nWarts may return, even after treatment, this is because the virus stays in your skin once you are infected. You can pass the virus to your sex partners during vaginal or anal sex, even when you don't have warts you can see. \nHow can I avoid getting genital warts? \n\nCheck yourself often for signs of actual warts; these can be treated. But remember: we treat the wart, not the virus, which stays in the skin. \nUse condoms (rubbers) every time you have sex. Condoms reduce your risk for getting warts, but they won't guarantee protection. Condoms also help to prevent other STDS. \nRisk Factors for Cervical Cancer \n\nEarly onset of sexual intercourse \nMultiple sex partners (3+ lifetime) \nMale partners with multiple partners \nSexual partners of men whose previous sex partners developed cervical cancer \nCigarette smoking \nHistory of HPV infection
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Genital warts are the most common STD there is.  I read somewhere that over 90% of all humans carry it.\nAre genital warts serious?\n\n    * They can be. For most people warts are only a bother, and are treated if you wish. If a woman has warts on the cervix (opening to the womb), they can be a problem. It is rare, but sometimes having warts can cause a woman to have a pap smear that is not normal, (including changes that may lead to cancer). For this reason, women with warts on the cervix should have a pap smear test (part of a pelvic exam) every six months to one year. Men and women who have warts on or inside the anus should have an exam every year.
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As with any longterm viral STD like Herpies you always run a chance at infection even when no symptoms are apparent.  While the main mechanism of HPV is unclear, what is true about HPV in general is that it is a virus that spreads by skin to skin contact (just like any kind of wart).  So in theory if you don't see any warts on the external genitalia there is no wart that can contact your skin to transmit the disease.  Know that these warts are not only on the vagina but in the vagina as well so just because you can't see it on the inside doesn't mean you can have sex without a condom.  \nIf the wart if on the outside of the vagina, on the perianal region or on the outskirts of the Labia Majora (outer labia or area of vagina) you may have skin to skin contact despite having a condom on. Remember this is skin to skin contact.  \nSome variants of HPV only present on women some only on the cervix (types 16,18,33) these are associated with cervical cancer.  \nIf you are a woman with HPV you need routine pap smears.  \nGood News for women is that there is a vaccine soon on the market that will eliminate cervical Cancer from HPV. See link below for details.\nMy opinion is, iIf your partner has an outbreak he or she should have it treated.  If it is in remission, you can precede but at your own risk and with extreme caution.  Remember that the alternatives to intercourse aren't that bad if they can get the job done.\nI suggest consulting with your physician for accurate medical information.