Tag: HPV
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HPV Vaccines: A Crucial Step in Preventing Cancer for All
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Recent research highlights the significant benefits of HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccines in preventing cancer not only in women but also in men. Traditionally, HPV vaccines have been primarily associated with preventing cervical cancer in women. However, growing evidence shows that these vaccines play a crucial role in reducing the risk of various cancers in men…
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How Do I Know If I Have HPV?
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HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is a common STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) that affects both men and women. The HPV virus lives on your skin and is transmitted through sexual contact including vaginal, anal, and oral sex. HPV is usually harmless and resolves by itself. Despite there being over 100 different types of HPV, most do not…
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HPV In Men: What You Need To Know
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HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is a common STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection). There are over 100 different types of HPV, and while most types do not cause any health problems, some types can cause serious health problems including cancer. In this blog, we will have a look at HPV infection in men, including how it is transmitted,…
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What is Penile Cancer?
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Know About Penile Cancer? Malignant growth of skin or tissues of the penis. This is rare cancer. What causes penile cancer? The most common cause of penile cancer is exposure to chemicals. The other causes include sexually transmitted infections, especially the Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The risk factors for HPV infection are Age: Above 60…
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Vaginal pain due to Cervical Cancer – DrSafeHands
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Vaginal pain due to Cervical Cancer: Vaginal pain could be an indicator/symptom of specific changes taking place in the cervix. Cancer usually starts taking place in the body of the living being when the cells in the body begin to grow out of control. Cells in any part of the body can become cancer and…
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SOLUTION AT HAND FOR COUPLES NOT ABLE TO CONCEIVE
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SOLUTION AT HAND FOR COUPLES NOT ABLE TO CONCEIVE After marriage every couple wishes to have at least one offspring. However sadly there are a few couples who are not able to have this blessing. The fault then may lie with the husband, the wife or both. It may be a physical or mental issue.…
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DISEASES AND CANCERS RELATED TO HPV
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DISEASES AND CANCERS RELATED TO HPV HPV- Human Papillomavirus is a thing to fear as its infection has found no treatment to date. Though there exist hundreds of varieties of them only 40 are genital types of HPV. However, only a few of the latter kind can cause diseases and cancers in human beings. If…
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5 MOST COMMON STDs – HPV
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HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS AND GENITAL WARTS Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of viruses that cause the formation of warts on various parts of the body, mainly the genitals. A sexually-transmitted disease, genital warts are soft, flat growths on the genitals or anal region. Other areas affected may include mouth, hands, and feet. Prevalence: Most common…
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HPV VACCINE DOES NOT PROMOTE UNPROTECTED SEX
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Human papillomavirus is a highly contagious virus affecting the membranes of the body such as the cervix, anus, penis, mouth, throat as well as skin in general. It is the most common and highly contagious infection that is transmitted sexually and needs to be handled with caution. Thus, as a preventive measure, the HPV vaccine…