I have been hearing alot about this on the telivison and radio. The comericals arent exactly what I would call clear though. From Planned Parenthood:
"Scientists have identified several types of genital HPV that are associated with certain types of genital cancer 鈥?in particular, cervical cancer and, more rarely, penile and anal cancers. These are not the same types of genital HPV that cause warts. The signs of these HPV infections are microscopic. This means that the women and men who are infected with these strains of HPV often have no idea they have them.
Like genital warts, these microscopic HPV infections often go away on their own in eight to 13 months. But sometimes, HPV infections of the cervix do not go away. These long-term HPV infections can lead to cervical cancer.
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Remember, HPV infections are very common, and they're almost always harmless. Only a few strains of HPV are associated with cancer, and regular Pap tests can help detect precancerous conditions at the earliest, most treatable stages. Condom use is key in reducing the risk of HPV, because condoms cut down on skin-to-skin contact. Consistent use of condoms can also help reduce the effects of an HPV infection and shorten the time it lasts. As always, prevention is the key to good health." Hi Dear ,
hope u will understnd now .......better than radio and tv...
HPV stands for human papilloma virus. There are over 100 types of HPV. Some types produce warts on the hand, and some infect the genital area. Most seem to have no harmful effect.
Which types of HPV are most associated with cancer?
Certain viral subtypes of HPV are much more commonly associated with cancer than other subtypes. The best known of these HPV types are 16, 18, 31, 33, 39, 45, 52, and 58 . Type 16 is the most common but it still is not the most frequent type. Types 16 and 18 are the major risk factors for cervical carcinoma, whereas HPV types 6 and 11 cause benign genital lesions.
HPV is necessary for the development of cervical changes, but it does not cause cancer by itself. No one knows for sure what else is needed for cancer to develop.
Some factors might be:
unprotected sex at a young age;
smoking;
lowered immune system;
poor nutrition and a diet low in vitamins A, folate (a B vitamin) and C;
stress;
not using condoms or other barrier methods of birth control; and
having another sexually transmitted infection like chlamydia.
We do know that poverty is linked to deaths from cervical cancer. Poor nutrition, stress and smoking are all linked with poverty.
Studies have also found that oral HPV infection is a strong risk factor for oropharyngeal cancer (cancer that forms in tissues of the oropharynx, which is the middle part of the throat and includes the soft palate, the base of the tongue, and the tonsils. Researchers found that an oral HPV infection and past HPV exposure increase the risk of oropharyngeal squamous cell cancer, regardless of tobacco and alcohol use, two other important risk factors for this disease. However, combining HPV exposure and heavy tobacco and alcohol use did not have an additive effect .
Are there specific types of HPV that are associated with cancer?
Some types of HPV are referred to as 鈥渓ow-risk鈥?viruses because they rarely cause lesions that develop into cancer. HPV types that are more likely to lead to the development of cancer are referred to as 鈥渉igh-risk.鈥?Both high-risk and low-risk types of HPV can cause the growth of abnormal cells, but only the high-risk types of HPV lead to cancer. Sexually transmitted, high-risk HPVs include types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68, and 73 (4). These high-risk types of HPV cause growths on the cervix that are usually flat and nearly invisible, as compared with the external warts caused by low-risk types HPV鈥? and HPV鈥?1. HPV types 16 and 18 together cause about 70 percent of cervical cancers . It is important to note, however, that the great majority of high-risk HPV infections go away on their own and do not cause cancer
What are the risk factors for HPV infection and cervical cancer?
Having many sexual partners is a risk factor for HPV infection. Although most HPV infections go away on their own without causing any type of abnormality, infection with high-risk HPV types increases the chance that mild abnormalities will develop and progress to more severe abnormalities or cervical cancer. However, even among the women who do develop abnormal cell changes with high-risk types of HPV, only a small percentage would develop cervical cancer if the abnormal cells were not removed. As a general rule, the more severe the abnormal cell change, the greater the risk of cancer. Studies suggest that whether a woman develops cervical cancer depends on a variety of factors acting together with high-risk HPVs. The factors that may increase the risk of cervical cancer in women with HPV
infection include smoking and having many children
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thanks HPV is definitely the cause of cervical cancer, or nearly 100% of women with cervical cancer got it from hpv.
HOWEVER, very few people with hpv will get cervical cancer, nearly everyone has or has had hpv
hope you understand the difference
kinda like: all dogs are animals but not all animals are dogs I have done a TON of research on HPV. I have seen several HPV specialists too and I feel that I should pass on what I've learned so far to keep everyone better informed. I will talk more specifically about the high risk strain which is what I have...
HPV can be passed through oral, anal, vaginal sex and can be passed by mutual masturbation. I am about 70% sure that it cannot be passed through a toilet seat. I know 100% for sure that it can be passed it you touch your genitals and then with that same hand touch your partners genitals. That scenario would probably come up during mutual masturbation.
There are no tests for a man. There are several test for a woman (pap test, hpv DNA test, and the PCR test-which will tell you the specific strain of high risk HPV that you have - unfortunately most doctors havent heard of the PCR test and are weird about administering it..)
If you get HPV, woman will almost certainly have an abnormal Pap Smear which will show that they have it. This can easily be treated and shouldn't be a big deal that you have high risk HPV in relation to vaginal sex.
Once I found this out my worries about HPV subsided until years later when I found out something much more awful about HPV that is just now making headlines. And that is that BOTH men and women can get Oral cancer, Neck cancer, Throat Cancer, and Head Cancer all from high risk HPV!!!!! The high-risk HPV is much worse than people think. Heres why:
1-theres no physical symptoms of it whatsoever
2-doctors aren't sure if it ever goes away! which means you could probably ALWAYS pass it on
3-most normal dentists DO NOT check for signs of oral and throat cancer. you must see a specialists
4-the symptoms of ORAL cancer are often hard to notice and are NOT painful... so it goes undetected until its in its later stages
5-while ORAL cancer will not kill you (you may lose your lower jaw and all your teeth as a result of having it), the cancer advances into your lympnodes which are a gateway to all your major organs and once it spreads to the rest of the body, you will die...
6- 50% of all people diagnosed with ORAL cancer will be dead within 5 years. Age is NOT a factor in getting these cancers. In fact most men will get the throat cancer early and women often get it on their tongue).
7-this is the worst part of this whole list... you may be wondering if all this is true, then why dont we already know about this and why aren't more people dying all the time from oral HPV? Well... heres why: Until now, doctors and scientists have thought that alcohol and tobacco use were the driving factors of oral cancer. Well now they are believing that all those cases they previously believed to be a result of smoking and drinking, were actually a result of oral HPV. A study was done recently that concluded that over 75% of oral cancer was HPV related and that drinking and smoking really didn't worsen the chances of getting the oral cancer. That HPV was the complete driving force of it! If you have HPV, your odds of getting ORAL cancer are 32x greater!!!! If you drink and smoke regularly, your chances are only 2x greater!!
There are currently no tests that can detect oral HPV. There is talk of some sort of rinse that can but scientists have proven that the oral rinse test is very flawed so they dont use it anymore.
If you are like me, and you have High-Risk HPV (if your partner has it, you almost definitely have it too) theres several things you can do. While there's no cure, you can make sure the female in the relationship is getting a pap smear regularly. That both of you are seeing an oral specialists at least once every six months (you will need to see an oral medicine speicialist - you can see them at am most major college universities for about $150 without insurance - prob only $15 with insurance - or see an ENT - Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor. The Oral Medicine Specialists can detect papalomas in the mouth for the mouth cancer and the ENT can detect problems in your throat for throat cancer). That you are checking your mouths regularly for any symptoms of oral cancer (I know I already mentioned that theres really not much to look for but what you can see is any patchy area that is either white or red in your mouth. All the cells in your mouth replace themselves every 2 weeks so if you notice something that doesn't heal within 2 weeks, see a doctor IMMEDIATELY!!!!). If you have trouble swallowing, this may be an early sign of throat cancer. It often isn't painful or if it is, will feel like a normal soar throat. This is why it often goes undetected until too late.
For those of you who arent infected yet (to your knowledge-I know its hard to tell with the lack of symptoms and test) GET VACCINATED IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!!!!!! Gardasil (the major vaccine no the market right now) will protect you!!!! Yes it only protects from 4 strains and yes theres over 100 strains of HPV, BUT those 4 strains are the ones that cause the cancers!!!! DO NOT fall victim to the hype from the religious naysayers. For whatever reason, they don't want this vaccine getting out and its the only thing that can save you. Research everything I've said if you are skeptical. You will see that this is ALL TRUE! The vaccine takes around 6 months to work so if you get it, DO NOT do ANY sexual activity with new partners. I've read that even passionate kissing can pass the oral HPV! Everyone needs to get vaccinated, even if you already have HPV, it can prevent you from getting any other strains on top of the strain you already have. Its like $60 total if you have insurance. GO GET IT NOW!!!!!! It protects from oral and genital HPV. If this post has helped you, let me know. I feel horribly guilty for passing my HPV onto several others already and this is the only way I can relieve some of that guilt is by helping you not get it! |
