HPV symptoms - What is HPV?
HPV, the most common STD, is a viral infection, which means it lasts for life. Although HPV is treatable, it is not curable. HPV infection causes genital warts; however, some strains are asymptomatic, meaning no symptoms are present. This STD results in serious consequences, which may include cancer of the cervix, vulva or penis.
HPV symptoms - Common Signs and Symptoms of HPV
Genital warts are soft, may resemble cauliflower and will bleed easily if traumatized. Some warts can be flat and smooth, and many times go unrecognized.
HPV symptoms - Women:
- Warts on genitals, anus or inside vagina
- Unusual bleeding
- Vaginal itching, burning or pain
HPV symptoms - Men:
- Warts on penis, anus or scrotum
- Warts in urethra (might decrease urine flow)
HPV symptoms - How long before they might appear?
The incubation period for HPV can be up to 20 months. Therefore, an individual could be infected for almost 2 years without showing any symptoms, and they can still pass on the infection during the incubation period.
Credit: University of Maryland
HPV symptoms - Links for more information regarding HPV and its symptoms
Cornell Univ. Medical College
- Brief overview and a series of photos.
Digene's HPV Resources Center
- provides a wealth of HPV information, including physician and patient Q&As, clinical information and web resources.
Guidelines for the Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- from the CDC.
HPV and Cervical Dysplasia
- Various types of genital warts
HPV and Genital Warts
HPV Sequence Database
The HPV Test
- explains HPV testing using FAQs and facts, including not only expert opinions, but also questions to ask your doctor about Pap and HPV tests with links to HPV Centers of Excellence.
National HPV & Cervical Cancer Prevention Resource Center
- This resource center, run by the American Social Health Association, provides fact sheets on HPV, information on support groups, and a toll-free hotline (for the U.S.) to answer questions about HPV. The hotline is open from 2 pm to 7 pm EST, Monday through Friday. The number is (877) HPV-5868.
Sworn.org
- STD World of Resources Network.
TC - Friends
- Social and support group for people with Herpes or HPV symptoms. Social events, chat, support groups and information.
HPV symptoms - More research and studies.
Dr. Joe Glickman, Jr. has published medical textbooks for over 20 years and brings his abilities to bear on the causes of cervical dysplasia. Dr. Glickman's research of the literature is very interesting and easily understood. The website, www.health-science-report.com
, is user-friendly and informative, is written by Joe Glickman, Jr., M.D., and is kept very current.
