HPV

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection. While usually harmless and resolves on its own, there are certain types that could lead to genital warts or cancer.

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Single-Dose HPV Vaccine May Help Wipe Out Cervical Cancer Globally

The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine offers significant protection against cervical cancer, seeing that HPV is its primary cause. The HPV vaccine schedule depends on when you got your first dose. You might need 2 or 3 doses. Now, recent reports suggest that a one-dose HPV vaccine is also highly effective. Here’s what you need […]

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HPV Test for Men: What to Know and What to Expect

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the world and is in most cases not actually very harmful. Most cases go away on their own even without treatment. However, men are more likely to get HPV than women as they have generally more sexual partners in their lifetime. This is why […]

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How Is HPV Transmitted? Can You Get It Through Kissing?

Whenever we talk about sexual health, concerns about sexually transmitted diseases or STDs usually come to mind. This is defined by Planned Parenthood as infections that are transmitted sexually through vaginal, oral, or anal means. Among all of these infections, the United States’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers HPV as the most […]

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Does HPV Show Up Right Away: Signs and Symptoms

Does HPV infection show up right away? The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common and potentially dangerous sexually transmitted diseases. HPV is one of the more prevalent types of STDs as it has up to 200 types of itself, with more than 40 types that can affect the anogenital area, mouth, and […]

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HPV Test vs Pap Smear: What Should You Know About Them?

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the world. It is the virus responsible for the development of abnormal cervical cells that would eventually lead to cervical cancer. Women, especially those over the age of 30, are recommended to have a routinary HPV test, which is usually done together with […]

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Biopsy of Genital Warts: Everything You Need to Know

Genital warts are soft growths that appear on the genitals, though they may also appear on the lips, mouth tongue or throat. In men, they can appear on the scrotum, penis, groin area, thighs as well as in or around the anus. In women, they can appear in or around the vagina, in or around […]

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