HPV (Human papillomavirus) is the most common STDs and widespread. HPV spreads through skin contact with the skin (in the genital area), such as sexual intercourse with an infected person. There are more than 30 types of HPV and some types cause genital warts and certain cancers, such as cervical cancer. It is important to educate yourself about HPV and learn how to protect themselves so as not infected. There are several ways you can avoid HPV.
1. Schedule an appointment with your doctor. Doctors will be able to provide useful information about this virus and to answer any questions you may have about it. He also may have brochures, pamphlets and leaflets about HPV, which can he share with you.
2. Get the HPV vaccine. If you are a woman between the ages of 15 to 26, you can take the HPV vaccine (Gardasil) that protects you against certain types of HPV. Women over age 15, not eligible for the vaccine because only women aged 15 to 26 selected to participate in research studies used to make the HPV vaccine.
3. Abstain from sexual contacts. The only way to ensure that you are not exposed to HPV, is to avoid sexual intercourse or participate in sexual activity (such as oral sex) and avoid any skin contact with the skin in the genital area of an infected person.
4. Use a condom during the sexual activity or sexual intercourse. Although condoms do not provide complete protection against HPV, using condoms can greatly reduce your chances of infection with this virus. Still possible to get HPV even if you use a condom, if your skin is in contact with skin or genital area not covered by a condom.
5. Know your partner's HPV status. Before engaging in any type of sexual activity, you and your partner should get tested for HPV. Even if he said that he had recently been tested for the virus, tell your partner that you both can go together to be tested, in order to be on the safe side.
6. Limit your sexual partners. If you plan to have sex, it is important to limit your sexual partners and do not participate in casual sex with strangers. It really can help prevent you from getting the virus. More sexual partners you have, the more likely you are exposed to HPV.
1. Schedule an appointment with your doctor. Doctors will be able to provide useful information about this virus and to answer any questions you may have about it. He also may have brochures, pamphlets and leaflets about HPV, which can he share with you.
2. Get the HPV vaccine. If you are a woman between the ages of 15 to 26, you can take the HPV vaccine (Gardasil) that protects you against certain types of HPV. Women over age 15, not eligible for the vaccine because only women aged 15 to 26 selected to participate in research studies used to make the HPV vaccine.
3. Abstain from sexual contacts. The only way to ensure that you are not exposed to HPV, is to avoid sexual intercourse or participate in sexual activity (such as oral sex) and avoid any skin contact with the skin in the genital area of an infected person.
4. Use a condom during the sexual activity or sexual intercourse. Although condoms do not provide complete protection against HPV, using condoms can greatly reduce your chances of infection with this virus. Still possible to get HPV even if you use a condom, if your skin is in contact with skin or genital area not covered by a condom.
5. Know your partner's HPV status. Before engaging in any type of sexual activity, you and your partner should get tested for HPV. Even if he said that he had recently been tested for the virus, tell your partner that you both can go together to be tested, in order to be on the safe side.
6. Limit your sexual partners. If you plan to have sex, it is important to limit your sexual partners and do not participate in casual sex with strangers. It really can help prevent you from getting the virus. More sexual partners you have, the more likely you are exposed to HPV.
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