Yes. A recent study has shown that Gardasil is 90% effective at preventing genital warts in males. Genital warts are caused by HPV (Human Papiloma Virus). Genital warts are responsible for most penile and rectal cancer, and by vaccinating against HPV, these men are protected from penile and rectal cancer caused by HPV. Giving the vaccine to men will also mean that they can not transmit HPV to their female partners. This would greatly reduce the risk of Cervical cancer due to HPV infections in women. If all boys and girls were vaccinated for HPV, the HPV virus would be eliminated, causing rates of cervical, penile, and rectal cancer to drop by 80%. For the vaccine to be effective it must be given before an individual is exposed to HPV. This is why the vaccine should be given in childhood, usually between the ages of 9 and 14. However the vaccine can and should be given to men of any age, as it reduces the risk of getting HPV, genital warts, and penile and rectal cancers caused by HPV. At this point doctors can give the HPV vaccine Gardasil to males as an off label use. The label for Gardasil should be updated by the summer of 2009 to indicate its use for prevention of HPV infection, genital warts, penile cancer, and rectal cancer in males.
The external viral proteins of the HPV vaccine.
No. It is a preventative.
While HPV vaccines are primarily recommended for preteens and young adults, both males and females can benefit from receiving the HPV vaccine. Vaccination in males helps protect against HPV-related cancers, such as penile and oropharyngeal cancers, as well as genital warts. Therefore, while it's not mandatory for men, it is encouraged for their health and to reduce the spread of HPV.
There is no evidence that HPV vaccine causes cervical cancer. Because the vaccine doesn't contain live virus, it can't cause HPV disease.
Yes, health officials in the US can and have recommended HPV vaccine for males and females age 9 to 26. This immunization can reduce the risk of genital warts and certain types of genital or head and neck cancers.
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.
No they can not.
All HPV vaccines are recombinant. They are not live vaccines.
No
You can discuss your desire for HPV vaccine with your health are provider if you are over 40. It is possible that you will have to pay out of pocket.
Males are tested for HPV just like females. The test is a blood test.
HPV can cause anal, penile, and head and neck cancers in males.