HPV Removal

January 13, 2010 by jody  
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http://www.fotosearchWith more than 100 types of human papillomavirus (HPV) with 30 of which cause sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the need to take extra precaution is more important than ever. High- risk HPV types 16 and 18 can cause cancer in both men and women. Cancers such as cervical cancer that kills thousands of women world-wide each year. When the abnormal cells are found during a (Pap test) your health care provider will perform one of several procedures for HPV removal.

HPV types 6 and 11 are none cancerous and cause common warts like those found on children’s hands, they also cause most genital warts.

Women and men that have multiple sexual partners should see their health care provider’s once a year for an (STD) exam, because they have a greater chance of being infected with HPV. The precancerous HPV cells can become life threatening. Genital warts are commonly found in woman on the vulva, anus and on the cervix and in the vagina.

Pregnant women should see their health care providers before using any HPV treatment. Some over the counter treatments could cause  her irreversible damage as well as her baby. Her health care provider may choose to remove the warts to prevent damage to the mother and to prevent the baby from becoming infected.

Men may also have HPV genital warts and will at times need them removed as well. The warts may not be visible to an infected man, but a healthcare provider can detect them during an STD exam. Genital warts are found on a man’s penis, scrotum, thighs and around the anus. It is rare, but HPV infection may also be found in the mouth or throat.

There are a number of treatments for HPV removal that your health care provider will make available to you such as those listed below.

  • Imiquimod cream
  • 20% podophyllin antimitotic solution
  • 5% -5 fluorouracil cream
  • Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)
  • 0.5% podofilox solution

When possible your health care provider may choose to use HPV removal for small warts by using one of three methods.

  • Freezing (cryosurgery)
  • Burning (electrocautery)
  • Laser treatment

Some warts that are to  large and do not respond to any of the above treatments may need to be removed surgically.

An antiviral drug (Alpha Interferon) may be injected directly into warts that have returned after they have been removed. The drug Alpha Interferon is very expensive and offers no guarantee the warts will not return. Most insurance companies will not cover this type of treatment due to the fact the warts may return.

If there is a chance that you have become infected with HPV call your health care provider immediately for an appointment. While you are talking to your health care provider ask them about a warts treatment for your outbreaks.

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HPV Screening

January 7, 2010 by jody  
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In 2000 researchers divided 130,000 women ages 30 to 59 in India into four groups, three of these groups underwent screening for any signs or symptoms of (HPV) types 16 and 18, which cause cervical cancer.

There were three types of tests administered one http://www.fotosearch.comgroup received HPV screening for different types of HPV human papillomavirus. Another group received a (Pap test) the third group received a visual cervical exam.

Women which researchers had chosen for the controlled groups were told to see their health care provider for full examinations at the start. If after testing for HPV infection any abnormal cells were found she would be given a full examination. If necessary the precancerous lesions were removed to prevent cervical cancer.

The scientists that followed the HPV screening over a period of 8 years stated that “screening is more sensitive to finding precancerous lesions than other HPV tests.” Results of the study showed that women that tested negative for HPV at the beginning of the study were cancer free at the end.

Pap test involves brushing of the cervix to find any abnormal precancerous cells, HPV tests will check for viral infections. HPV screening requires fewer visits to your health care provider; a Pap test requires a visit every two years.

At the end of the study 34 women that had HPV screenings died of cervical cancer, women that had Pap test had 54 deaths 56 of those that underwent visual exams died and 64 among the controlled group.

A Pap test is still the most widely used form of testing for HPV cervical cancer. Researchers agree the most effective approach to eradicating cervical cancer would be the two-tiered approach, which would include vaccinating young women with (Gardasil) and HPV screening women over 30.

Thousands of women die in the United States each year from cervical cancer HPV screening can help prevent these needless deaths.

HPV infection is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the world with over 20 million reported cases in the United States alone with 6 million newly reported cases per year. One out of 5 sexually active men and women will be infected with HPV in their lifetime.

If you think that you may have been exposed to HPV contact your health care provider immediately for an appointment. There are a number of treatments that your health care provider can recommend to control your outbreaks. You may also ask them about an all natural treatment, which can also control outbreaks.

You need to remember you are not alone; there are people that are in the same situation ready to talk with you. Several couples have meet on a site called Positive Singles and have lasting, meaningful relationships. Check this site:

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HPV Transmission

January 5, 2010 by jody  
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the world. There are over 20 million reported cases in the United States alone with more than 6 million newly reported cases per year.http://www.fotosearch.com

The Center for Disease Control estimates that the number for HPV transmission could be double the 20 million. The reason for the discrepancy is due to the fact that in some cases it may take up to 5 years for any signs or symptoms to become obvious therefore these cases go unreported.

If you fell that you have been exposed to HPV infection call your health care provider immediately.

Never use over the counter treatments to treat HPV outbreaks without first discussing it with your health care provider. Ask your health care provider about an all natural treatment for treating your outbreaks. Keep in mind that by using over the counter treatments, you might cause yourself some irreversible damage.

You might notice some signs or symptoms of being infected with HPV within 3 weeks to 6 months, after being exposed to an infected partner.

Genital warts will appear pink or flesh colored moist and soft to the touch, they may be flat or a raise bump small to large in size the wart may also resemble a small cluster of cauliflower –like growths.

Genital warts will appear on a woman’s vulva and cervix, inside or surrounding the vagina and anus. Men will find the warts will appear on the scrotum or penis warts may also appear on the groin and thighs. In some rare cases HPV transmission can take place in the mouth and throat as well.

Penetration does not have to take place for a person to become infected with HPV skin to skin contact with an infected genital area will also cause HPV transmission.

Health care providers will tell a patient that they need to use a condom while being sexually active, but this does not insure that you will not be infected with HPV. A condom is not a guarantee against all HPV infection because all of the infected genital area may not be covered therefore there is a chance for HPV transmission.

Cervical cancer kills thousands of women world-wide each year the cancer is caused by high risk HPV types 16 and 18. HPV types 16 and 18 can cause a number of cancers in both men and women.

Women that have multiple sexual partners need to see their health care providers once a year for a (Pap test) so they can detect any abnormal cell changes that might be cancerous.

Men with multiple sexual partners should also see their health care provider once a year to be examined for any STDs. The health care provider may find genital warts that are not visible to the patient.

Those infected with HPV do not have to feel as though their days’ of finding that special someone is at an end. You are not alone there are sites that are available to you, which have people that have become infected with HPV and are still managing to find their special someone: Positive Singles

Now more than ever you need to educate yourself, so that you will not become one of the 6 million new cases reported of those people infected with STD’s such as HPV.

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