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There are 2 ways to prevent HPV. One is to use safe sex methods. This means using condoms for men and especially female condoms. Also there is a vaccine available which protects against 2 of the worst causes of cancer.
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Is there a standard hpv treatment?
Usually there is just prevention. Nothing can completely stop or heal or cure you of HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Infections, but ask your doctor to see if there is a treatment right for you.
Is there a shot to prevent ovarian cancer?
There is not currently a shot for preventing ovarian cancer. The FDA has been testing a shot for treatment or prevention of reoccurrence, but not for prevention. Perhaps you are thinking about the shot for preventing HPV and cervical cancer. That is Gardisil and Cervarix.
How can you lessen your chances of gettin cancer?
For most types of cancer there is no prevention except for HPV, Lung, and Skin. To lessen your chances of getting skin cancer wear sunscreen and do not go into tanning booths. To Lessen your chances of lung cancer, quit smoking or do not smoke, and to lessen your chances of getting HPV, get the HPV/Gardasil vaccine which I highly recommend. There are three doses. Here's the link:
What virus is spread by men to women that cause cancer in women?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can be spread from men to women and is associated with the development of cervical cancer in women. HPV is a group of related viruses, and certain high-risk types of HPV are known to be significant risk factors for cervical cancer. HPV is commonly transmitted through sexual contact, and it can infect the genital areas. Persistent infection with high-risk HPV types can lead to changes in cervical cells that may progress to cervical cancer over time. Regular screening, such as Pap smears and HPV testing, is crucial for the early detection and prevention of cervical cancer in women. HPV vaccination is also available and recommended for both males and females to help prevent HPV-related cancers.
Can you get HPV from centipedes?
You can not get HPV from centipedes.
Is hpv in your blood?
HPV is not in your blood.
Can smoking increase hpv?
No, once you get HPV you have it forever. You get HPV from intercourse or other skin-to-skin contact. HPV has nothing to do with smoking.
What are nicknames for hpv?
HPV is short for Human Papilloma Virus. In that sense, HPV is the nickname.
What is the pathogen of hpv?
HPV stands for human papillomavirus. HPV is a virus.
Do you have to get chemo if you have hpv?
No, you don't have to get chemotherapy if you have HPV. HPV is a common and usually self-limited infection. If HPV causes cancer, chemotherapy is sometimes needed.
How does hpv affect the uterus?
HPV does not affect the body of the uterus. HPV may affect the uterine cervix.
Can you get HPV using the rhythm method?
Yes you can get HPV using the rhythm method if your partner is infected with HPV.
