Common questions about the HPV virus | Rasht Gynecologist

by website of Dr. Behnaz Sharafuddin Gynecologist, Maternity and Infertility Specialist | Ardibehesht 15, 1404

List of questions

• What is the HPV virus?
• What are the symptoms of HPV infection?
• Is the HPV virus Is it dangerous?
• What are the ways of HPV transmission?
• Is there a cure for HPV?
• Does HPV cause cancer?
• How to prevent HPV?
• Is the HPV vaccine useful?
• Who should get the HPV vaccine?
• Does HPV affect fertility?
• The final question of patients from Dr. Sharafuddin: What should I do if I have HPV?

What is HPV?

HPV or Human papillomavirus is one of the The most common sexually transmitted viruses are…

What are the symptoms of HPV?

Most people with HPV have no symptoms…

Is HPV dangerous?

Most types of HPV are safe…

What are the ways HPV is transmitted?

• Vaginal sexual contact, Oral or anal
• Skin-to-skin contact in the genital area
• Transmission through devices is very rare

Is there a cure for HPV?

In many cases, the body eliminates the virus within 1-2 years…

Does HPV cause cancer?

Some high-risk types such as type 16 and 18 may be cancerous...

How to prevent HPV?

• Condom is somewhat effective
• Vaccination The best prevention method
• Regular gynecological examinations

Is the HPV vaccine useful?

Yes, vaccines such as Gardasil and Cervarix are effective...

Who should get the HPV vaccine?

• Age 9 to 14 (best time)
• Up to 26 (if no previous injection)
• Up to 45 (with doctor's diagnosis)

Does HPV affect fertility?

In most cases, HPV affects fertility No…

Final question for patients from Dr. Sharafuddin

Don't worry, but don't be indifferent either.Regular follow-up and Pap smear test are very important...

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