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About HPV

TLDR: HPV is a very common infection that typically clears on its own. It can lead to cancer and/or genital warts. The only/best test we have for this is the cervical cancer screening test. We have really great vaccines that can help protect you against HPV and prevent your risk of developing an HPV-related cancer.

HPV is a type of virus (double-stranded DNA virus if you want to get really specific) that only infects humans. There are over 200 identified types of HPV strains.

In recent years, it has been a hot topic for discussion since the virus can increase your risk of cancer and genital warts. Of the over 200 strains of HPV, there are only a few of those “high risk” strains that are more likely to be associated with cancers, such as cancers of the cervix, penis, or mouth/throat (oropharyngeal). Two of those strains (HPV Type 16 and 18) are linked to more than half of cervical cancer cases.

How do you get HPV?

According to the CDC, 80 percent of people will get an HPV infection in their lifetime; but only some people infected develop cancer. So if you have been sexually active, it’s very likely you’ve been exposed at some point.

HPV is spread by sex or by close, prolonged skin to skin contact with an infected area (think genitalia touching). Both men and women can have HPV without knowing it and spread the virus to their partners.

How do I know if I have HPV?

Most people don’t know if they have HPV or not, because it’s not commonly screened or tested for unless you’re getting a pap smear (or cervical cancer screening) after age 30. Because it’s so common, most healthcare providers don’t recommend testing you even if you know you’ve been exposed to HPV.

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Preventing HPV Infection: Link
If you have a wart caused by HPV, you can sometimes receive treatment such as cryotherapy or home treatment options to help remove the warts.

If you had HPV detected on a test like a cervical cancer screening, your healthcare provider will usually tell you what the next steps are. Since certain HPV infections do increase your risk of developing cancer, your healthcare provider may recommend more frequent monitoring with pap smears or sometimes further evaluation and/or treatment. These recommendations are based on your other cancer screening test results.

Vaccination and using protection during sex is important in preventing HPV and lowering your risk of cancer. If you have any questions about HPV- ask your clinical expert at TBD Health and we can help you connect to further screening if needed.

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