HPV in Men
HPV in Men can be a troubling and depressing problem. This virus that causes genital warts and is one of the most common causes of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States.
There will be many millions of men infected with HPV in the genital tract and more becoming infected each and every year.
HPV In Men, leads to the appearance of unsightly genital warts and is highly contagious. Transmission occurs from one person to another through skin to skin contact or unprotected sexual intercourse during oral, vaginal or anal sex.
Male genital warts, caused by HPV In Men, can be small or can accumulate into larges masses on genital tissues. Left untreated, genital warts may eventually develop a fleshy, cauliflower-like appearance. The most frequent sites for genital warts are the anus area and the external genitalia, although internal genital warts can also occur.
If you have symptoms, it is best to start treatment right away and you should abstain from sexual intercourse while being treated and until the warts have been successful removed.
Although the risks are not as great with women, high risk types of HPV may cause cancer. This usually happens on the anus or penis.
How Can HPV In Men Be Detected?
If men have genital warts, then a health care provider will usually be able to diagnose them correctly just by seeing them. If you do not have any genital warts, there is as yet no way of testing for HPV in men.
However, if you suspect that you may have contracted HPV then in some cases…a health care provider may be able to identify some otherwise invisible warts in your genital tissue by applying acetic acid, commonly know as vinegar, to areas of your body that might be infected.
This solution causes infected areas to whiten, which makes them more visible. Your health care provider can then advise you on the possible methods of treatment.
When To See Your Doctor If You Think You Have HPV
* When a current or past sexual partner is found to have genital warts.
* When you have visible warts on your external genitals and/or itching or discharge in that area.
How Can HPV In Men Be Prevented?
Using a condom can reduce your chances of being infected with HPV although condoms don’t cover all the vulnerable area of the genitalia.
The only 100% way of preventing the transmission of HPV In Men and that is total abstinence from sex.
The Following Factors Can Make The Risk of HPV In Men Greater:
* If you have multiple sexual partners or sex with someone who has multiple sexual partners.
* If you do not know if your sexual partner has HPV or any other sexually transmitted disease.
* If you use tobacco and alcohol.
* If you are suffering from any other viral infections such as HIV or herpes.
* If you are suffering from stress.
* If you have a diminished immune system.
So try to take good care of your health, be cautious about your sexual partners and become informed about genital warts and HPV. Remember, if you are infected with HPV, start treatment right away to rid your self of these unsightly and painful genital warts.
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HPV in Men
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