People aged 17 to 23 were most likely to catch HPV because they are least likely to be aware. They are most likely to have sex with multiple partners.
Genital HPV occurs soon after first sexual experience. HPV that causes common warts is typically contracted in childhood.
Yes a person 12 can catch HPV.
The vaccine for HPV does not protect against all types of HPV. It protects against the ones most likely to cause cancer. Some vaccines also protect against the ones most likely to cause genital warts.
No, the HPV vaccine shouldn't delay your period - in some rare cases it's been said that HPV has effected womens fertility, but there is no confirmation of this. It's most likely that if you're getting the HPV vaccine you're in your teens so irregular cycles are normal at your age, it's likely got absolutely nothing at all to do with your getting the HPV vaccine.
It is not likely.
Probably not. Most people first contract HPV shortly after starting sexual activity. If nobody had genital-genital contact until they found a single partner, HPV might be eliminated, but this scenario is not likely.
You may or may not catch it. It depends on many factors.
Most likely yes unless you have a very strong immune system.
It is most responsible to disclose an HPV infection. Know that most people contract their first HPV infection shortly after the first sexual contact. It is unlikely that your partner does not also have HPV.
Most likely.
A person can have HPV for many years before it is found or causes health problems. So there is no way to know if your partner gave you HPV, or if you gave HPV to your partner. HPV should not be seen as a sign that you or your partner is having sex outside of your relationship.
HPV is most often found on areas of the external skin where trauma or abrasion is most common.