HPV stands for human papillovirus, one of the most common sexually transmitted disease or STD’s out there. HPV is not only passed on via contact with the genitals through vaginal and anal sexual intercourse, but also via skin-to-skin contact. The thing is, although HPV is not in any way a new virus, many people remain ignorant or clueless about it. This is because most people who are infected with the virus do not experience any symptom. In fact, studies show that every year, 5.5 people are newly infected with the virus, and these people continue to transmit the same because of the lack of signs and symptoms.

However, there are some types of HPV that cause the development of genital warts, also known as HPV warts. Both men and women can get HPV warts. In men, the warts develop right on the penis, around the anus, or on the scrotum. In women, the warts form inside the vagina, making them hard to sight or detect. In very rare cases, such warts may grow in the throat or the mouth.

HPV warts are generally characterized as soft, moist swellings that appear pink or red. They are, in most cases, painless but can cause itching. If these warts are ignored and allowed to grow, they can work to block the vaginal, urethral, or anal openings. Thus, these warts can become bothersome or uncomfortable. Moreover, HPV warts may be small or large; grow in single or multiple bumps; flat on the area or raised slightly; or come in a cauliflower shape. These warts may also lead to sores and bleeding depending on where they are located.

One of the reasons why HPV is hard to treat is because the warts the virus typically bring only appear within three weeks to six months after transmission of the virus through sexual contact with a person who has this particular sexually transmitted disease. The time period can be problematic, making it hard to track the existence of HPV warts as people infected continue to pass the virus from one partner to another.

This is why it is very important to get tested. This is the only way to stop the infection from spreading. Once a man or a woman finds out that he or she has HPV, he or she must stop having sexual intercourse until he or she finishes the necessary treatment. Some women carry types of HPV that cause dysplasia (abnormal cell growth) in the cervix. These women may find out they actually have HPV only after seeing their annual pap smear results, which will indicate abnormal changes in the cervical cells. Afterwards, these women must undergo a procedure that magnifies the vaginal and cervical tissues, also known as a colposcopy, as well as a procedure that removes the tissue samples that must be examined with the use of a microscope, also known as biopsy.

Aside from those mentioned, there are other means to test a person for HPV, including the dousing of vinegar wash on the suspected infected areas to make the warts visible. Medical providers generally diagnose HPV warts through visual inspection. In order to protect yourself from HPV, visit your medical provider and get tested today.

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