Human Papillomavirus
Human Papillomavrus is a lot more serious than most people can understand. A lot of people are denial and they think that they cannot get the virus but that is where they are wrong. Anybody can contrast this disease if they are not careful . Just like any other virus or STI that is going around. There are a lot of different things that you can do to prevent it and there are a lot of ways that you can contrast this disease. This page is going to help you get some more information on the topic and other helpful things so lets get started .
What Is hpv ?
Human Papillomavirus is the most common STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection ) A lot of people mistake Human Papillomavirus as HIV and HSV (Herpes) But it is much different than that and it has a bigger effect on some people who may have it. Human Papillomavirus is easily contrasted, almost everybody will get this disease when sexually active If not careful. There are different kinds of Human Papillomavirus. There are
- Genital Warts - Cancer These are the two most common. There are certain vaccines that you can get to prevent the virus. But the vaccines that you are able to get never can prevent you fully from getting Human Papillomavirus. That is up to you and how you decide to live your life and how careful you are. |
Some other names for the stiThere are not as many other names for Human Papillomavirus as other STI's, But there still is some.
HPV - Human Papillomavirus is also called HPV due to its name. HPV is just the abbreviations to Human Papillomavirus. There is nothing really special about it. Genital Warts - This one is not as common. Human Papillomavirus Is sometimes called Genital warts due to the effects and symptoms that your body goes though when you experience this diseases. Not all people contract the Genital warts but some people do and they may refer to Human Papillomavirus as Genital Warts. |
Type of infection
Human Papillomavirus is A Virus, It says it right in its name. Although some people if not well educated mistake it as a bacteria. some people may mistake Human Papillomavirus
as a bacteria because like all STI'S Human Papillomavirus had bacteria in it that makes it act the way that it dose and have the effect that it does on your body . |
What Age Group ?The most common age group is same for both ages. 14 - 59 .
That age group represents the common ages where people start having sexual intercourse and where it slows down I guess you could put it. Those numbers are not straight up facts people that are older and younger can contrast the disease that are not in this age range it all depends. |
Testing in MadisonWomen have the option to be tested for Human Papillomavirus in Madison at UW Health. There A specialist will scan you for cervical cancer and HPV, They do a test similar to a Pap smear. They take some of the DNA Cells they collect from the cervix and they check if The Human Papillomavirus is inside of your cells in your cervix.
UW Health Website : https://www.uwhealth.org/locations/detail.jsp?locationId=181 |
5249 E. Terrace Dr.
Madison, WI 53718
Phone: (608) 265-1295
Free wireless Internet available
Building Hours: 7am-6pm, Monday-Friday
Pharmacy Hours: 8:30am-6pm, Monday-Friday
Lab Hours: 7:30am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Optical Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Taking the bus? Use Madison Metro's Trip Planner to find the best route.
Madison, WI 53718
Phone: (608) 265-1295
Free wireless Internet available
Building Hours: 7am-6pm, Monday-Friday
Pharmacy Hours: 8:30am-6pm, Monday-Friday
Lab Hours: 7:30am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Optical Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Taking the bus? Use Madison Metro's Trip Planner to find the best route.
Can HPV be cured ?Since Human Papillomavirus is a virus it cannot be cured. Once you have contrasted Human Papillomavirus the virus is already inside you and changing your body. This Virus is a different kind of virus than the virus that you have inside your body when you have a flue or a cold. Those are still viruses but at the same time they are not as serious as Human Papillomavirus. There are certain Medications that you can get to help control Human Papillomavirus That can make the symptoms go away for a while or keep them under control but that is about it.
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Can hpv be treated ?Human papillomavirus can be treated but not cured. Once you get Human Papillomavirus you are stuck with it. There are certain medications that you can use to put aside some of the symptoms of Human Papillomavirus. Trichloroacetic acid or bichloroacetic acid are some medications that your doctor can prescribe to you if you are experiencing genital warts. Because odds are when you are experiencing genital warts they are not comfortable and you wont want them .
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Medications for human papillomavirus
ImiquimodWhat is it ?
- A medication prescribed by a doctor to help get the immune system produce interferon that fights unwanted bacteria and viruses in the system . What Form Does It Come in ? - Imiquimod is a cream unlike almost all of the other ones, you apply it at home, your doctor can show you how to apply it if needed. Why Is It Used ? - Imiquimod is used for the treatment of genital warts. mainly the first external genital warts. The Cream shirks the warts and prevents new ones to form in rapid growth. The most common treatment used when trying to treat genital warts, How Well It Works: - Most patients that have used the cream see clearing up in genital area with in the first four months of treatment. Imiquimod is 5% to 1% of all of the other genital wart creams. Studies have shown that Imiquimod has cleared up Genital Warts Faster and Better Than Any other genital wart cream . Symptoms / Side effects: - Lightning of skin color in applied area - Mild redness of skin -Rash - Open sores and hives on the skin due to the application - Flaky Skin - Mild Burning and or stinging of the skin in applied area. What To Think About : - After application has taken place wash hands because it may cause skin irritation. Also try to avoid sexual contact when using Imiquimod. If you chose to have sex make sure to wash off the cream because if not it can cause irritation to your partners genital area. Also if not washed off Imiquimod can weaken the latex in condoms and make it easier for them to break. |
Podophyllin ResinWhat is it ?
- A medication prescribed by a doctor or specialist to remove genital warts by stopping cell growth. What Form Does it come in ? - Podophyllin Resin comes in a lotion or more commonly a gel. You apply the lotion of gel at home but your doctor can show you how to apply the solution if needed. Why Is It used ? - Podophyllin Resin is used to stop genital warts from forming. The gel or lotion is applied twice a day for three days. Then followed by four days with no Lotion or gel. You repeat this process for about four weeks. How Well It Works : - Podophyllin Resin has removed 20/40 warts of 100% of people minimum. But at the same time the warts are not gone forever they may come back with in any amount of time. So then you would have to start treatment over or deal with them until you decided you want to do something more about it. Symptoms / Side Effects: - Burning -Itching - Swelling - Redness - Sharp Pain In applied area. What To Think About : - By Appling the Podophyllin Resin at home you are saving the time and money that you would need to use up if you chose a different method that requires you to see a doctor about. Also If Pregnant do not use Podophyllin Resin Because the medication in Podophyllin Resin is harmful to the fetes and can kill your baby or make it increasingly ill. |
tca + BCAWhat is it ?
- A Medication applied by a doctor that destroys the proteins in the cells with In the Genital Warts. But at the same time Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and bichloroacetic acid (BCA) can destroy normal cells which is why the application needs to be done by a professional. What Form Does It Come In ? - Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and bichloroacetic acid (BCA) Comes in a past that the doctor would apply once a week to get rid of the fenital warts. Why Is It Used ? - Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and bichloroacetic acid (BCA) Is used to decrease the amount of genital warts and irritation in the genial area . Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and bichloroacetic acid (BCA) Is safe to use during pregnancy because it causes only local reactions. How well It Works : - Studies have shown that Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and bichloroacetic acid (BCA) can remove up to 80/100 warts with in the first 6-10 weeks of treatment. Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and bichloroacetic acid (BCA) Is most effective on smaller and moist warts. Symptoms / Side Effects : - Burning -Tenderness of the skin in applied area. - Swelling of the area where solution is applied. What to think about : - If you are having large areas of warts removed Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and bichloroacetic acid (BCA) is not recommended due to the burning that may accrue with treatment. Genital warts may go away on there own, but even if the genital warts do go away this does not mean that your case of Human Papillomavirus had went away . |
how Is It Spread ?There is a variety of ways that Human Papillomavirus is spread.
Human Papillomavirus can be spread by Oral Sexual intercourse, Vaginal Sexual and Anal intercourse. But is most commonly spread with vaginal and oral intercourse. If your partner has Human Papillomavirus there is a pretty good chance that you could contain the disease as well. Not all protection will protect you from getting Human Papillomavirus. Always be especially careful because your partner could not know that they have the disease and then spread it to you. Because with Human Papillomavirus there are not many sighs or symptoms that prove you are a carrier of this STI . |
Effects on the personAs you could imagine there are some things that are make your day to day life different when you are a person living with Human Papillomavirus or any other STI .
For one it makes having relationship's twice as hard to have, due to the fact that, that certain person would not want to contrast the disease and become a carrier as well. Some More Personal matters consist of painful sex, Change in bowel habits, Anal Bleeding, Itching and discharge. But the biggest one would have to be the genital warts that come along with Human Papillomavirus. Theses warts can be single, grouped, flat , rounded, raised or cauliflower shaped. |
VaccinesWhy Get vaccinated ?
- This vaccine cannot only prevent women and men get Human Papillomavirus, but it can also prevent women from getting cervical cancer if giving to the person before exposed to Human Papillomavirus . This certain vaccine is also proven to be long term, but it never had 100% guarantee that you will be save from The STI . Who Should Get Tested ? Human Papillomavirus vaccine is recommended for girls 11 or 12 years of age but can also be given as soon as the age of 9. The age might seem a little young but it is important for younger girls to get vaccinated before they are exposed to sexual interaction's with other people. If you are already exposed to Human Papillomavirus the vaccine may not work as well. Some Risks : Like any vaccine or shot there area some risks, although not bad you should still be aware of them. - allergic Reactions - Fever - nausea - vomiting - abdominal Pain |
signs / SymptomsThere are a couple of different signs and symptoms that will tell you that you have human Papillomavirus.
The most common sign or symptom that you will see with human papillomavirus is Genital Warts. The genital warts can be Single, Grouped, Raised, Flat or Cauliflower shaped. The warts are not normally painful but at times if they break open they can be. There are not that many symptoms to say that you have genital warts like I had said earlier infact some people do not even know that they have Human papillomavirus, that is why women should go to the gynecologist frequently to get tested for cervical cancer. By getting tested for cervical cancer women can see if the bacteria is in there cervix, due to the fact that there is no test specifically for Human Papillomavirus. So When it comes to men getting tested.. Well It doesn't exists. |
Getting TestedThere are a couple of different places that women can go to get tested, but when it comes to men they v
are basically out of luck .There is no known test at the time to determine if you have Human Papillomavirus. But women do have a choice to go an see if they have Human Papillomavirus or not. They would just have to contact there gynecologist and make an appointment. When they are there they will get tested for cervical cancer. But when the doctor is looking for the cervical cancer when they take the swab they . Then when it goes back to the lab so get tested for what is in it they can look for the human papillomavirus inside of your cervix. If they find traces of the virus then they can put you on a cream or antibiotic so that there is a less chance of you having the side effects like genital warts. |
Can is Effect My Unborn Baby ?While you are pregnant There is a very rare chance that your baby will be harmed by Human Papillomavirus. When A mother is caring her baby there is no way that Human Papillomavirus can get to your baby. But if you have Human Papillomavirus and you are about to deliver you will most likely have to have a c-section. Due to that fact that you could have Human Papillomavirus in your cervix and the baby would have to pass through it to get out that is why you would normally have a c-section. But sometimes there is no time the baby might already be one its way out, then that is when you would have normal child birth. But no Human Papillomavirus cannot effect your unborn baby.
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What HAPPENS if not treated ?When you are living with Human Papillomavirus if you do not get treated for it you will be okay. Due to the fact that it is a virus it will never go away. Treatment is your option. If you have some effects from the Human Papillomavirus such as genial warts and you would like to treat them because they are embarrassing or uncomfortable then there are options. But if you chose not to treat them then they can do three of three things. They can go away on there own but they might come back. They can stay the same, or they can increase in size. It is up to you on what you want to do but it is recommended to get treated .
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http://teenshealth.org/teen/infections/#cat20173
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http://www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/stds-hiv-safer-sex-101.htm
http://teenshealth.org/teen/infections/#cat20173
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