Nothing Special   »   [go: up one dir, main page]
Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 84 views

    Ver E-Hpv-R1

    Uploaded by

    api-309082881
    HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a common sexually transmitted virus that can cause genital warts and cancers. It is passed through genital contact and skin-to-skin contact. Most people will have HPV at some point in their lives without knowing. While there is no cure for HPV itself, vaccines can prevent certain HPV strains that cause cancer. Regular screening tests can find cell changes early to prevent cervical cancer. Limiting sexual partners and using condoms can help reduce HPV risk.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Ver E-Hpv-R1

    Uploaded by

    api-309082881
    84 views2 pages
    HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a common sexually transmitted virus that can cause genital warts and cancers. It is passed through genital contact and skin-to-skin contact. Most people will have HPV at some point in their lives without knowing. While there is no cure for HPV itself, vaccines can prevent certain HPV strains that cause cancer. Regular screening tests can find cell changes early to prevent cervical cancer. Limiting sexual partners and using condoms can help reduce HPV risk.

    Original Description:

    Original Title

    131837 ver e-hpv-r1

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a common sexually transmitted virus that can cause genital warts and cancers. It is passed through genital contact and skin-to-skin contact. Most people will have HPV at some point in their lives without knowing. While there is no cure for HPV itself, vaccines can prevent certain HPV strains that cause cancer. Regular screening tests can find cell changes early to prevent cervical cancer. Limiting sexual partners and using condoms can help reduce HPV risk.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    84 views2 pages

    Ver E-Hpv-R1

    Uploaded by

    api-309082881
    HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a common sexually transmitted virus that can cause genital warts and cancers. It is passed through genital contact and skin-to-skin contact. Most people will have HPV at some point in their lives without knowing. While there is no cure for HPV itself, vaccines can prevent certain HPV strains that cause cancer. Regular screening tests can find cell changes early to prevent cervical cancer. Limiting sexual partners and using condoms can help reduce HPV risk.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    of 2

    HPV (human

    papillomavirus)
    What is HPV?
    HPV (human papillomavirus) is
    a sexually transmitted virus. It is
    passed on through genital contact
    (such as vaginal and anal sex). It
    is also passed on by skin-to-skin
    contact. At least 50% of people
    who have had sex will have HPV at
    some time in their lives.

    of HPV and not all of them cause


    health problems. Some kinds of
    HPV may cause problems like
    genital warts. Some kinds of HPV
    can also cause cancer of the cervix,
    vagina, vulva, or anus. Most of these
    problems are caused by types 6, 11,
    16 or 18.
    Is there a cure for HPV?

    Why havent I heard of HPV?


    HPV is not a new virus. But many
    people dont know about it. Most
    people dont have any signs. HPV
    may go away on its own-- without
    causing any health problems.
    Who can get HPV?
    Anyone who has ever had genital
    contact with another person may
    have HPV. Both men and women
    may get it -- and pass it on-without knowing it. Since there
    might not be any signs, a person
    may have HPV even if years have
    passed since he or she had sex. You
    are more likely to get HPV if you
    have:
    sex at an early age,
    many sex partners, or
    a
     sex partner who has had many
    partners.
    If there are no signs, why do I need
    to worry about HPV?
    There are over 100 different kinds

    There is no cure for the virus


    (HPV) itself. There are treatments
    for the health problems that HPV
    can cause, such as genital warts,
    cervical changes, and cervical
    cancer.
    What should I know about genital
    warts?
    There are many treatment choices
    for genital warts. But even after the
    warts are treated, the virus might
    still be there and may be passed on
    to others. If genital warts are not
    treated they may go away, stay the
    same, or increase in size or number,
    but they will not turn into cancer.
    What should I know about cervical
    cancer?
    All women should get regular Pap
    tests. The Pap test looks for cell
    changes caused by HPV. The test
    finds cell changes early -- so the
    cervix can be treated before the
    cells turn into cancer. This test can
    also find cancer in its early stages
    OVER
    2011

    HPV (human
    papillomavirus)
    so it can be treated before it becomes too
    serious. It is rare to die from cervical cancer if
    the disease is caught early.
    What should I know about vaginal or vulvar
    cancer?

    Can I prevent HPV?


    FDA has approved vaccines that prevent
    certain diseases, including cervical cancer,
    caused by some types of HPV. Ask your
    doctor if you should get the HPV Vaccine.

    Vaginal cancer is cancer of the vagina (birth


    canal). Vulvar cancer is cancer of the clitoris,
    vaginal lips, and opening to the vagina. Both
    of these kinds of cancer are very rare. Not all
    vaginal or vulvar cancer is caused by HPV.

    What else can I do to lower my chances of


    getting HPV?

    What should I know about anal cancer?

    C
     hoose a partner who has had no or few sex
    partners. The fewer partners your partner
    has had -- the less likely he or she is to have
    HPV.

    Anal cancer is cancer that forms in tissues


    of the anus. The anus is the opening of the
    rectum (last part of the large intestine) to the
    outside of the body.
    Is there a test for HPV?

    Y
     ou can choose not to have sex
    (abstinence).
    If you have sex, you can limit the number of
    partners you have.

    It is not known how much condoms protect


    against HPV. Areas not covered by a
    condom can be exposed to the virus.

    Yes. It tests for the kinds of HPV that may


    lead to cervical cancer. The FDA approved the
    HPV test to be used for women over 30 years
    old. It may find HPV even before there are
    changes to the cervix. Women who have the
    HPV test still need to get the Pap test.

    FDA Office of Womens Health http://www.fda.gov/womens

    To Learn More:
    Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
    http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/Vaccines/ApprovedProducts/ucm172678.htm
    TAKE TIME TO CARE... For yourself, for those who need you.

    You might also like