HPV or human papillomavirus is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the XXI century.It's easy to pick up and cannot be cured.Sounds horrible?We answer the most popular questions about this infection in the material!
What kind of virus?New?
In fact, HPV is a world.It is the cause of warts, papillomas, warts and other skin formations.
The viruses were merged into a group in 1971.The number of VPV types found is about 600.There are actually more.The key differences between these strains are unique: some are low onco risk, while others are tall onco.In modern medical practice, it is not a habit to check the existence of all 600 species and 600 species. It is mainly to find out whether a person is a carrier of 16 strains, 14 of which cause precancerous conditions: 16, 18, 33, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 51, 52, 52, 52, 56, 58, 58, 59, 59, 59, 59, 66, 68.The virus in women is particularly dangerous because cervical cancer can cause it.However, men are also at risk: Genital cancer often develops due to the destructive effects of HPV in cells.
How does it transmit?
Sex and family routes.However, sexual transmission is the most common.Women are more than 50% more likely to get infected during the first few years of sexual activity.The correct path is not to capture HPV - avoid random unprotected sexual contact and use condoms.However, even condoms do not provide 100% protection, because when mucosa contacts, HPV spreads: through kissing, contact during prelude and oral sex.
The likelihood of infection The number of casual partners is positively increasing: the more active you live in sex life, the more chances you have to get HPV.Home transfers are also possible: use someone else’s towel or razor.
If your partner is infected with the virus, then you are also highly likely.In men infected with HPV, sarcotomas and flat warts appear on the penis and groin.If you suddenly notice a strange skin tumor, notify your boyfriend immediately and pass the appropriate test.
How to find out I have HPV?
The easiest way is to hand over the gynecological smear to determine HPV and cytology.As we have already pointed out, they examined the presence of only 16 strains of the virus.You can suspect the presence of strains 6 or 11 without analysis: If you or your partner have papillomas or sharp borum tumors in the genital area, you are likely to be a carrier of the papillomavirus and the analysis will confirm this.
As for viruses with high risk of carcinogenicity, they do not show up and are visually difficult to determine their presence in the body - cytology analysis, colposcopy of the cervix and HPV testing are necessary.Strains with high risk of cancer are particularly dangerous for women who do not pass the annual dad test of the gynecologist (cytological analysis) due to the asymptomatic course of the disease.The disease process is asymptomatic, and currently HPV is integrated into the cage and changes the structure, making it malignant.Malignant cells help determine cytology analysis, which is performed during a planned examination by a gynecologist every six months or one year.By the way, they'd better not miss it, especially those with HPV.
If I find HPV, do I have cancer?
Don't drive the horse.As we have already said, over 80% of women, the Earth manages to get tired of HPV.Obviously, not everyone has cervical cancer.From HPV infection to the development of precancerous state, it should take a lot of time.Visit the gynecologist’s annual plan examination, and test it in time, then the doctor diagnosed the presence of HPV and diagnosed the first malignant change in the cell long before the cancer progressed.
Even if you find one or even several of the 14 highly carcinogenic types of viruses, cytology analysis may not necessarily show the presence of malignant cells.At a young age with good immunity in the dad test, cells with signs of malignant tumors were rarely found, so exhale, calm down and continue reading.
HPV is treated?
"If HPV is so dangerous, then an emergency cure is needed!" "Maybe the idea flashes across your head." Unfortunately, although medicine has not yet found a way or drug that can help get rid of HPV once and for all.However, with immunomodulatory therapy and the right lifestyle, you can relieve and stop the destructive effects of the virus over the long term.
HPV treatment should be complicated.In the presence of sharp warts and genital warts, they need to be removed by one of the methods: surgically a radio knife, laser or crydodstruction.
Is it possible not to remove condylomas?
No, it is impossible: these viruses will concentrate and live in these tumors, which means subsequent treatments become less efficient.Furthermore, you can hardly leave them: in sex, there can be unpleasant feelings, not to mention that this cosmetic defect can negatively affect your self-esteem, confidence, self-confidence, and the relationship with your partner accordingly.
Can they go alone?
But this is likely: boosting immunity, a healthy lifestyle, rejection of bad habits, and the daily use of topical antiviral agents (oint or spray) - the complex of these measures can force condiloma abyss.
However, there is good news: HPV may not be treated, but in most cases it eliminates itself, losing the fight against inequality with strong immunity.This happens in two years from the moment of infection, in young, powerful organisms, and of course, the process is faster.
Is it possible to re-infect from a sexual partner?
how!The myoma you previously deleted can also occur again.If your man is infected and he has external manifestations of the virus - genital warts - the possibility of a reinfection may occur.All sexual infections must be treated without exception for both partners: using barrier protection methods to remove tumors caused by HPV, maintain strong immunity and be treated appropriately.
If you find HPV, don't hide this fact from your partner.Maybe he doesn't need complicated treatments, but doing immunomodulatory therapy will only benefit.
With any doubts about HPV, we recommend not panic and contacting the expert - entrepreneur - Dr. Egnako.