Podcast: All about HPV with Ina Park, MD
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a common sexually transmitted infection. So common that most (~80%) of sexually active people will be infected with HPV at some point. While it is
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Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a common sexually transmitted infection. So common that most (~80%) of sexually active people will be infected with HPV at some point. While it is
It used to be so simple – go for an annual Pap. For generations of women the Pap was a yearly ritual, something of a cultural icon. Invented by Dr.
In December, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new HPV vaccine, Gardasil 9® manufactured by Merck and Company. The new vaccine covers nine HPV types: the two low-risk
ASHA offers a unique assortment of award-winning publications about HPV through its online store. Below are selected publications geared more toward individual purchase as well as a sample of patient
There are many myths and misconceptions about genital HPV. We’re clearing up some common ones here
HPV and Relationships The emotional toll of dealing with HPV is often as difficult as the medical aspects and can be more awkward to address. This may be the area
HPV (a.k.a. human papilloma virus) is an equal opportunity virus, infecting both men and women. Men can get infected with HPV, and most do—it’s so common that nearly all sexually active people will have HPV at some point in
their lives.
HPV Vaccination https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYSJcc-opoE In the U.S., HPV infections are estimated to cause about 37,300 cases of cancer. HPV vaccination can prevent over 90% of these cancers from ever developing. The
Though usually harmless, some types of HPV cause cervical lesions that, over a period of time, can develop into cancer if untreated.
In July the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the most recent data on HPV vaccine coverage. The trajectories are certainly moving in the right direction with most
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