List of questions

• What is the HPV virus?
• What are the symptoms of HPV infection?
• Is the HPV virus dangerous?
• What are the ways of transmission of the HPV virus?
• Is there a cure for HPV?
• Does HPV cause cancer?
• How to prevent HPV
• Is the HPV vaccine useful?
• Who should get the HPV vaccine?
• Does HPV affect fertility?
• The final question from patients to Dr. Sharafuddin: What should I do if I have HPV?

What is the HPV virus?

The HPV virus, or human papilloma virus, is one of the most common sexually transmitted viruses...

What are the symptoms of HPV?

Most people with HPV have no symptoms...

Is the HPV virus dangerous?

Most types HPV are safe…

What are the ways HPV is transmitted?

• Vaginal, oral, or anal sex
• Skin-to-skin contact in the genital area
• Transmission through devices is very rare

Is there a cure for HPV?

In many cases, the body virus in 1 to 2 years...

Does HPV cause cancer?

Some high-risk types such as types 16 and 18 may be cancerous...

How to prevent HPV?

• Condoms somewhat effective
• Vaccination is the best prevention method
• Regular examinations of women

Is the HPV vaccine useful?

Yes, vaccines such as Gardasil and Cervarix are effective...

Who should get the HPV vaccine?

• Age 9 to 14 years (best time)
• Up to 26 years old (if no previous injection)
• Up to 45 years old (with a doctor's diagnosis)

Does HPV affect fertility?

In most cases, HPV does not affect fertility...

Final question for patients from Dr. Sharafuddin

Don't worry, but Don't be indifferent either.
Regular follow-up and pap smear testing is very important...