HPV vaccination in this age range provides less benefit. Most sexually active adults have already been exposed to HPV, although not necessarily all of the HPV types targeted by vaccination. At any age, having a new sex partner is a risk factor for getting a new HPV infection. People who are already in a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship are not likely to get a new HPV infection.
There are HPV tests that can screen for cervical cancer. Healthcare providers only use these tests for screening women aged 30 years and older. HPV tests are not recommended to screen men, adolescents, or women under the age of 30 years. Most people with HPV do not know they have the infection. They never develop symptoms or health problems from it. Some people find out they have HPV when they get genital warts. Women may find out they have HPV when they get an abnormal Pap test result during cervical cancer screening.
In that same year, there were 13 million new infections. Cervical cancer: Every year, nearly 12, women living in the U. More than 4, women die from cervical cancer—even with screening and treatment. There are other conditions and cancers caused by HPV that occur in people living in the United States. Every year, about 19, women and 12, men experience cancers caused by HPV. This could be less than the actual number of people who get genital warts.
Pregnant people with HPV can get genital warts or develop abnormal cell changes on the cervix. Routine cervical cancer screening can help find abnormal cell changes. You should get routine cervical cancer screening even when you are pregnant.
There is no treatment for the virus itself. However, there are treatments for the health problems that HPV can cause:. Vulvar cancer is cancer of the clitoris, vaginal lips, and opening to the vagina. Both of these kinds of cancer are very rare. Not all vaginal or vulvar cancer is caused by HPV. Anal cancer is cancer that forms in tissues of the anus. The anus is the opening of the rectum last part of the large intestine to the outside of the body. Who can get HPV? Can I prevent HPV?
You are more likely to get HPV if you have: sex at an early age, many sex partners, or a sex partner who has had many partners. If there are no signs, why do I need to worry about HPV? What else can I do to lower my chances of getting HPV? You can choose not to have sex abstinence. If you have sex, you can limit the number of partners you have. Choose a partner who has had no or few sex partners. The fewer partners your partner has had -- the less likely he or she is to have HPV.
It is not known how much condoms protect against HPV. Areas not covered by a condom can be exposed to the virus. Is there a cure for HPV? If you're age 27 to 45, discuss with your doctor whether he or she recommends that you get the HPV vaccine.
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This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview HPV infection is a viral infection that commonly causes skin or mucous membrane growths warts. Common warts Open pop-up dialog box Close. Common warts Common warts can grow on your hands or fingers.
Plantar warts Open pop-up dialog box Close. Plantar warts Plantar warts are caused by the same type of virus that causes warts on your hands and fingers. Flat warts Open pop-up dialog box Close. Flat warts Flat warts are smaller and smoother than other warts. Female genital warts Open pop-up dialog box Close. Female genital warts Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection.
Male genital warts Open pop-up dialog box Close. Male genital warts Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. More Information HPV vaccine. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Jameson JL, et al. Human papillomavirus infections. In: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine.
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