Probably among all viruses, HPV (human papilloma virus) is one of the most unpleasant and can drive a little man almost depressed. Nevertheless, around these themes vitates enough myths, which are misleading people who collided with this problem. Today we decided to explore the several most popular myths and find out which of them nothing to do with reality.
HPV is absolutely harmless
In fact, there is not one dozen virus varieties, and not all of them are so harmless. Some types of virus can become an indirect cause of cervical cancer. The thing is that the virus itself is not a disease - this is an infection whose propagation in the body can lead to changes in the structure of some organs, most often organs of the reproductive system.
After a certain age, there is no need to take the analysis of HPV
Very often, women after the start of menopause relax and attend the gynecologist not too often. However, the statistics of an inefficient: almost half of women with oncology of the reproductive system are also carriers of HPV. It is important to understand that even without showing itself, the virus can be in the passive phase for many years. Be careful to your health and hand over the necessary analyzes at least once every four years, even after 55 years.
Do not be lazy to pass the necessary analyzes
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The condom always saves from HPV
I would like to believe in it, but even protected sex does not always save from the virus in the body. For its transfer, the direct sexual act is not required at all, HPV can be transmitted during kisses, oral sex and even when using common utensils. In any case, a timely inspection and delivery of the necessary analyzes to eliminate the STD is necessary.
Women are most often infected with HPV
Not certainly in that way. The carrier of infection can be women, men, and even children. Of course, people who lead an active sex life at the age of 20-45 are most often at risk, but nothing depends on the floor - your safety depends only on you.
Genital warts always cause oncology
Not. Warts - a separate strain of HPV, as we have already found out, not all varieties of the virus lead to oncology. To exclude such a probability, it is necessary to carry out the necessary examination and pass the tests that only your attending physician can be appointed. In such a case, it is simply dangerous.
HPV can not be cured completely
Unfortunately, the only drug from the virus does not exist, but modern medicine is quite successfully fighting with diseases that can become a consequence of the virus. Almost any cosmetologist can offer you a procedure for removing a papillom, the benefit today there are many ways to cope with the external manifestations of the virus.