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 be used to screen for cervical cancer. These tests are only recommended for screening in 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 are infected and 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. Genital warts: Before HPV vaccines were introduced, roughly , to , women and men were affected by genital warts caused by HPV every year. Cervical cancer: Every year, nearly 12, women living in the U. There are other conditions and cancers caused by HPV that occur in people living in the United States.
Every year, approximately 19, women and 12, men are affected by cancers caused by HPV. This could be an underestimate of the actual number of people who get genital warts.
If you are pregnant and have HPV, you can get genital warts or develop abnormal cell changes on your cervix. Abnormal cell changes can be found with routine cervical cancer screening. You should get routine cervical cancer screening even when you are pregnant. Low-risk HPVs can cause warts. They generally produce little to no other symptoms.
They tend to resolve on their own without any long-term effects. High-risk HPVs are more aggressive forms of the virus that may require medical treatment. Sometimes, they can also cause cell changes that may lead to cancer. Warts may also occur on the back of your throat. If you notice any abnormal skin changes in these areas, see a doctor immediately for further evaluation. Both men and women can contract HPV from having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has an infection.
Three male subpopulations are at an increased risk for developing HPV-related health problems. These include:. Data from to indicates that there are approximately 41, HPV-related cancers in the United States each year. Of these, almost 24, occurred in women and about 17, occurred in men. Cervical cancer is the most common HPV-related cancer in women. Throat cancer is the most common HPV-related cancer in men.
It helps protect them against cervical cancer. Some sexual health clinics may offer anal screening to men with a higher risk of developing anal cancer, such as men who have sex with men. Find out more about cervical screening and how it helps protect against cervical cancer. There's no treatment for HPV.
Most HPV infections do not cause any problems and are cleared by your body within 2 years. Treatment is needed if HPV causes problems like genital warts or changes to cells in the cervix.
Read more about treating genital warts and treating abnormal cell changes in the cervix. Genital warts, as their name indicates, appear most commonly on the vulva. They can also appear near the anus, in the vagina, or on the cervix. These warts resemble irritated, cauliflower-like clusters, tiny raised bumps, or flat bruise-like lesions.
They may itch but rarely cause pain. These warts appear as darkened areas of the skin with slightly raised, flat tops. They can crop up anywhere on the body. These warts may appear irritated, hard, and grainy. They most often occur on the bottoms of feet, which may cause some discomfort.
The same types of HPV that can cause genital warts may also cause warts in the mouth and throat. This is called oral HPV. Some types of HPV may also lead to certain cancers. Cervical cancer is the most common HPV-related cancer. Symptoms of cervical cancer may include:. It most commonly occurs during vaginal or anal sex. These openings can be microscopic in size and may occur while a person is having sex.
But any type of wart can be contagious if touched. Unlike some other viruses, HPV can live outside of the body for very short periods of time. Although uncommon, anyone who has HPV and becomes pregnant has a slight risk of transmitting the virus to their child during pregnancy or delivery. Although HPV can affect anyone, certain people may have a higher risk.
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