HPV virus

Chalene · Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 19

Could someone explain about HPV. Are there symptoms? How do you know if you have it? How would you know if a guy has it?

Jasmine 57 · Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 0

HPV is a sexually transmitted virus. The only way you can know if you have it is to be tested. The virus if you have had it for a long time can be seen on a womans cervix just like herpes. The only way to prevent it is to use protection. It is also the reason for cervical cancer. There is a vaccine for it called guardicell but it has be ordered by prescription only. ALL WOMEN NEED TO USE CONDEMS NO MATTER WHAT, NO MATTER HOW LONG YOU HAVE BEEN WITH YOUR MATE. IT IS THE ONLY PROTECTION AGAINST STD'S, HIV. JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOUR MAN IS NOT CHEATING YOU WILL FIND OUT YOU GOT SOMETHING. MEN CHEAT! SAVE YOURSELF AND USE PROTECTION ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS.

Muffyns · Joined: 05 Jul 2007 Posts: 0

I was diagnosed with it a few years back. There are two different strains. One is the lower risk which does not cause cervical cancer but you break out with warts.

Valencia101 · Joined: 09 Jun 2007 Posts: 0

I agree. Men cheat and you can't lock down something that does not belong to you. And you should always wear protection. ALWAYS. Relationship or not. No one is safe! Married men and women cheat on their spouses all the time and unprotected, you can be married with children and your spouse could be sleeping with another man or women. You never know. WRAP IT UP!

andrealyn · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Posts: 1

hpv can be contracted even with protection . if it is on the upper area of a mans penis, or the lips of a vagina, it can still be spread.

rosebuttons · Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Posts: 145

Key Points About HPV:
HPV (human papillomavirus) is a common virus that infects the skin and mucous membranes.

There are about 100 types of HPV. Approximately 30 of those are spread through genital contact (typically sexual intercourse). Around 12 – called "low-risk" types of HPV – can cause genital warts. In addition, there are approximately 15 "high-risk" types of HPV that can cause cervical cancer.

It is estimated that 80 percent of all women – and 50 percent of men and women combined – will get one or more types of "genital" HPV at some point in their lives.

Although risk factors like smoking can contribute to your chance of developing cervical disease, HPV must first be present.

Fortunately, in most people, the body's immune system fights off or suppresses the HPV virus before it causes problems. It is only when the infection persists that it can cause cells to become abnormal.

Infection with the most common types of "genital" HPV can be prevented with the HPV vaccine. However, vaccination is only fully effective if administered before a girl or young woman has been exposed to those types of HPV through sexual contact. In addition, the vaccine does not protect against all types of HPV that can cause cervical cancer. Thus, it is important to get a regular Pap and – if you're over 30 – an HPV test, even if you've been vaccinated. A Pap can identify abnormal cells, and the digene HPV Test detects the presence of 13 high-risk types of HPV. Together, they help make sure abnormal cells are diagnosed and treated early.

catscalw · Joined: 15 Mar 2008 Posts: 109