{"id":2579,"date":"2021-02-08T06:48:52","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T06:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.odoc.life\/?p=2579"},"modified":"2021-11-08T12:06:10","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T06:36:10","slug":"lets-talk-about-hpv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/3.7.237.78\/ta\/blog\/lets-talk-about-hpv\/","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s Talk About HPV"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In Sri Lanka, sexual health is a topic rarely spoken about in the open. The taboo and social stigma surrounding this subject may inadvertently lead to sexually active Sri Lankans unaware of how to maintain a healthy sex life. Practicing safe sex is central to this as well as reducing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as HPV.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Perhaps you\u2019ve heard about HPV but have been hesitant to ask about it with your loved ones or your doctor. Perhaps you\u2019re sexually active and would like to know how to be safe with your partner, and having an understanding of HPV is one such way to do that.<\/span><\/p>

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What is HPV?<\/b><\/span><\/p>

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most sexually transmitted infections in the world today. There are more than 150 different strains of HPV. Depending on the type of strain, HPV can cause warts anywhere on the body. Warts appearing on your genitals is very common. Up to 80% of sexually active adults will get an HPV infection of the genital area at some point in their lives, although many who carry the virus don\u2019t even know it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

You don\u2019t need to panic if you find a wart on your body since the vast majority of warts are benign and non-threatening but speaking to a VOG doctor will ease your concerns. For a small number of women, certain strains of HPV can cause changes in the cervix that can become cancerous if not treated.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How do you get HPV?<\/b><\/span><\/p>

HPV is spread by direct skin contact through vaginal, anal and oral sex with a partner who already has a genital HPV infection. Non-genital HPV infections can occur through skin to skin contact, such as shaking the hand of someone who has a wart on their finger.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What are the symptoms of HPV?<\/b><\/span><\/p>

Symptoms of HPV, if they arise, typically appear in the form of a cauliflower-like growth called genital warts. They can also appear flat. Warts can be found around the vagina, anus, mouth and throat as well as the penis and groin. Symptoms usually take weeks or even months to develop after initial exposure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Non-genital warts can be found on the rest of the body, especially hands, face, neck, chest, and soles of feet. Some warts can be inside your body, therefore, impossible for you to notice. And in some cases, there might not be any symptoms at all.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How can your doctor diagnose HPV?<\/b><\/span><\/p>

Your doctor can diagnose warts by examining the area. Most of the time, warts don\u2019t need to be biopsied unless the doctor is concerned that the warts could be cancerous. A biopsy entails removing a small piece of tissue and examining under a microscope.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

If it\u2019s possible that you have genital warts, your doctor will ask you about your sexual activity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>